{"product_id":"chickens-on-the-loose-by-jane-kurtz-9781513267241","title":"Chickens on the Loose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChickens on the Loose\u003c\/i\u003e by Jane Kurtz is a quirky, humorous, and adorable picture book with both regional and national education and gift market appeal. The author is enthusiastic, experienced, and well-connected, adding to the charm of this wonderful read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an excellent rhyming read-aloud perfect for storytimes, reminiscent of classics like \u003ci\u003eClick Clack Moo\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSheep in a Jeep\u003c\/i\u003e. It also illustrates counting and basic concepts in animal husbandry, making it an educational resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes information on how to care for urban chickens, along with fun facts that will delight both young readers and their parents. Publicity will be handled by Blue Slip Media, including outreach to children's literature interest bloggers, regional bookseller eblasts, and a TeachingBooks.net giveaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a growing trend in the U.S. for backyard poultry, with nearly 1 percent of households owning fowl as of 2013 and an additional 4 percent planning to start in the following years. By 2015, it was found that nearly all of the 150 most-populated U.S. cities allowed backyard poultry flocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its delightful narrative, \u003ci\u003eChickens on the Loose\u003c\/i\u003e is easy to pair with merchandise, toys, and learning units. A book guide will also be available to further enrich the reader's experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe synopsis: A rhyming picture book about urban chickens running rampant all over town, with a Lexile measure of AD430L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993273815276,"sku":"9781513267241","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21608873482726.jpg?v=1763081957","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/chickens-on-the-loose-by-jane-kurtz-9781513267241","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}