Theme: Chickens

Chickerella

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2011

When Chickerella’s new step mother and step sisters, Ovumelda and Cholestera, move in, life in the chicken coop takes a turn for the worst. Forced to cook and clean for her new family, Chickerells won’t even be able to attend the Fowl Ball, that is, until her Fairy Goosemother appears. The unusually stylish Chickerella dazzles [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

I Lost My Tooth in Africa

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

More than anything, Amina wants to lose her loose tooth while visiting her family in Mali, West Africa. Only then can she put it under a gourd for the African tooth fairy, who will exchange it for two chickens! Happily this happens, and even better, the chickens lay eggs. But will the eggs hatch before [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Mali, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , » 4 Comments

If A Chicken Stayed For Supper

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 19, 2007

Even though they promise not to leave the den when their mother goes out hunting for a chicken for supper five little foxes are unable to resist going outside to play in the dark.

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Adventures Of Shambu (Vol. 254)

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Shikari Shambu is a bumbling animal hunter who relies on sheer luck and coincidence to catch dangerous creatures, yet manages to convince the rest of the world of his great skill and valor.

Descriptors: Asia, Folklore, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Tagged » Comments closed

Counting With Apollo

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Apollo is a flexible dog who can change his shape to look like the numbers one to ten and who sometimes eats too many bones.

Descriptors: Europe, Germany, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

Ruler of the Courtyard

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Is it just Saba, or do chickens scare everyone? The chickens in her yard are especially mean, chasing her and pecking at her toes. But when she sees a snake in the bathhouse, Saba realizes that chickens aren’t her only problem. She has to act fast to protect herself and her nani, her grandma, from [...]

Descriptors: Asia, Fiction, Pakistan, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » 1 Comment