Sonya's Chickens by Phoebe Wahl (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Sonya's Chickens by Phoebe Wahl Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them and loves them. Everywhere Sonya goes, her chicks are peeping at her heels. Under her care, the chicks grow into hens and even give Sonya a wonderful gift: an egg! One night, Sonya hears noises coming from the chicken coop and discovers that one of her hens has disappeared. Where did the hen go? What happened to her? When Sonya discovers the answers, she learns some important truths about the interconnectedness of nature and the true joys and sorrows of caring for another creature. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A beautifully told story about love, loss and the circle of life. Warm, nostalgic illustrations capture the homey feel of this book about a little girls chicken who is stolen by a fox.Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them and loves them. Everywhere Sonya goes, her chicks are peeping at her heels. Under her care, the chicks grow into hens and even give Sonya a wonderful gift- an egg! One night, Sonya hears noises coming from the chicken coop and discovers that one of her hens has disappeared. Where did the hen go? What happened to her? When Sonya discovers the answers, she learns some important truths about the interconnectedness of nature and the true joys and sorrows of caring for another creature. Author Biography Artist Phoebe Wahls work focuses on themes of comfort, nostalgia and intimacy with nature. She grew up unschooled in Washington State, and credits her free spirited childhood in the Northwest for much of her inspiration and work ethic. She works in a variety of mediums, from watercolor and collage to fabric sculpture. Phoebe graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration and currently lives in Bellingham, Washington. Review One of School Library Journals Ultimate Childrens Literature Illustrator Gift Guide 2018PRAISE FOR Sonyas Chickens:"Theres an old-fashioned feel to this simple story and its timeless illustrations, created with watercolor, collage, and colored pencil and reminiscent of Goodnight Moon in mood, design, and palette. . . . A reassuring story about death in the natural world, thoughtfully designed and illustrated." --Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews"This lesson of the interdependence among all living things in nature is gently told, accompanied by colorful watercolor and collage illustrations that show the multicultural familys life on a farm. . . . The story presents the circle of life in a very comforting but realistic manner." --Starred Review, School Library Journal"The book combines the different emotions of joy, caring, passion, compassion and sadness in a most wonderful and simple way for a young child to grasp and appreciate. The flow of the story is captivating and the style would without doubt keep a child reading the text to the end." --The Deakin Review of Childrens Literature"The brilliantly colored artwork, produced in watercolor, collage, and colored pencil, is stunning. . . . The circled arms of her family mimic the embrace of the fox with his kits, emphasizing the oneness of the natural worlds food chain in our interconnected world." --Booklist Promotional A beautifully told story about love, loss and the circle of life. Warm, nostalgic illustrations capture the earthy feel of this book about a little girls chicken who is stolen by a fox. Prizes Winner of Ezra Jack Keats Book Award (New Illustrator) 2016 Review Quote "A fathers thoughtful explanation provides a helpful perspective for a childs loss.... Theres an old-fashioned feel to this simple story and its timeless illustrations, created with watercolor, collage, and colored pencil and reminiscent of Goodnight Moon in mood, design, and palette.... Both words and illustrations emphasize comfort and the security a family can provide. But this is also a realistic description of chicken care, including preparing, cleaning, and repairing the coop, feeding the chickens, and making sure they have water and fresh straw--even finding eggs. A reassuring story about death in the natural world, thoughtfully designed and illustrated." --Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews Promotional "Headline" A beautifully told story about love, loss and the circle of life. Warm, nostalgic illustrations capture the earthy feel of this book about a little girls chicken who is stolen by a fox. Description for Sales People A beautifully illustrated story for children that introduces them to the idea of loss. Though Wahl has contributed to several anthologies, this is her first published book with authorial credit. She is a rising star on the childrens books illustration scene, known for her nostalgic use of watercolours. Details ISBN1770497897 Author Phoebe Wahl Pages 32 Publisher Tundra Books ISBN-10 1770497897 ISBN-13 9781770497894 Format Hardcover Imprint Tundra Books Country of Publication Canada DEWEY 813.6 Short Title SONYAS CHICKENS Language English Media Book Place of Publication Ontario Audience Age 4-8 UK Release Date 2015-08-11 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-08-11 Audience Children / Juvenile Illustrations 1 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137587646;

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