Tough Chicks

Some chicks are quiet, while others spend hours preening their feathers, but not the three chicks in this story, they're a feisty powerhouse trio. The author not only creates an adorable story and the illustrator dazzles the eyes with substantial and striking artwork, but she also entertains and celebrates the positiveness of being a strong, different and independent female. What a fun, inspiring romp with cute lil' chickens.

I laughed inwardly as I read this animated little book to my daughter, who is 6 years old and as likely to collect snails in the back garden as she is to snuggle a furry little bunny rabbit, loves math as well as reading and art, shoots hoops in the back yard while wearing fairy wings and a tutu and is a great problem solver but, let's just say, isn't the best at following routines or going along with the crowd. She and I both giggled at the boisterous little chicks as they zoomed and zipped about the barnyard instead of demurely peeping like the other chicks. My daughter laughed as they scratched artistic masterpieces and complex diagrams in the dust instead of scratching for worms, and especially enjoyed the chicks' irresistible interest in the inner workings of the farmer's tractor. And I identified with the outward support as well as the inward concern of the mother Hen, whose repeated conversations with all the other barnyard animals always went like this: "Make them be good!" "They ARE good." Though the book uncannily seemed to speak to both of us, it's an enjoyable and funny story with vibrantly animated illustrations that will appeal to any little boy or girl. We highly recommend it to them and their parents!

Humorous picture book, with eye-catching illustrations, that is about three chicks who aren't exactly the models of what everyone thinks chicks should be. A wonderful book that teaches that being different isn't something to be ashamed of.

very cute art. positive message that girls can be creative, girls can solve problems, girls can do engineering!!

This book is a blessing in disguise. It reminded me that I too have "Good Kids." Just days before I was reminded of a piece once listed in Dear Abby. Healthy children make lots of noise. They sing, they shout, they belly-laugh, they fight, they bang things together, they bounce things, they cry, they scream, they make lots of noise. They play loud. Prayer for a Tired, Irritable Parent God, bless my healthy children. Give me new ears, ears that hear the music of their noise. Give me new understanding, understanding that doesn't crush their spirits with my intolerance and oversensitivity. Give me new peace, a peace that is grateful for the sounds created by healthy children.