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Blue Chicken

September 15, 2011 | Hardcover
ISBN: 9780670012930
$25.99
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Description

A mind-bendingly clever farmyard romp

In this deceptively simple picture book, author-illustrator Deborah Freedman has created an irresistible character that springs to life and wreaks havoc in a farmyard with a pot of blue paint. The innocent chicken just wants to help, but things get worse and worse - and bluer and bluer - the more she tries. Playing with colors and perspective, and using minimal text, this richly layered story reveals new things to see and laugh about with each reading.

About this Author

Deborah Freedman (www.deborahfreedman.net) lives in Hamden, Connecticut.

ISBN: 9780670012930
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 2011-09-15

Reviews

Raves for Blue Chicken:

"Breathtakingly beautiful meta-illustrations will draw many eyes to this tale of a curious chicken who spills some paint... Delicate and durable, visually sophisticated yet friendly: simply exquisite." --Kirkusstarred review

"Full of surprise and emotion... The book has much to pore over on every page, and children will want to experience the action over and over again." --School Library Journalstarred review

"The spare, poetic text allows the images to shine... this delightful treat emphasizes the joy of breaking free of conventional boundaries and turning accidents into art." --Bookliststarred review

"While the artist is away, the chickens will indeed play, and Deborah Freedman has captured their antics in this book overflowing with joyful fun." --BookPage

"... all will appreciate the sheer joy of a book that celebrates color and innocent mischief." --Horn Book Magazine

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