A plucky little hen finds new courage in the roost after she gets washed away in a rain storm and must be brave enough to find her way home.
Why a hen for her spunky heroine? Perhaps Daisy was inspired by Jan\'s hens at home: Pansy, Bluebell, and Dahlia..
All of these memories became a backdrop for Daisy\'s adventures.
But what made a lasting impression was the river itself, with mountains in unusual shapes towering above and small villages along the way with their colorful markets and brightly dressed children.
There were the cormorants, and the fishermen.
As they sailed down the Li River in the Guang Xi Province, Jan was reminded of a favorite story from childhood, The Story of Ping.
Jan Brett traveled to China to do research for the glorious illustrations in this heart-warming tale of self-esteem and self-confidence.
Jan Brett and her husband, Joe, traveled with their daughter-in-law, Yun, and her husband, Sean, to China, the land where Yun was born.
When she finds her way home, this plucky little hen is no longer afraid as she bravely takes her place on the roost.
Then one day, Daisy is accidentally washed out onto the river in a basket and she soon learns to stand up for herself.
The other hens picked on Daisy and pushed her off the perch every night.
But one of the hens, Daisy, was not always so happy.
She gave them treats and fresh hay baths, and when she called to them-gu gu gu gu gu -they all ran to her as fast as they could.
Mei-Mei had the six happiest hens in China.
Full-color illustrations.
A plucky little hen finds new courage in the roost after she gets washed away in a rain storm and must be brave enough to find her way home
