A resourceful chicken seeks the help of her farm animal friends to solve a problem, while giving something of herself along the way.
Chicken doesn\'t have a walking stick to trade--but she knows someone who does.
Author-illustrator Ken Brown pairs vivid, realistic watercolors with an inventive plot, engaging sequencing and repetition and to tell a charming circular story packed with relatable themes of friendship, bartering, and problem.
Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms. ―
Kirkus ReviewsChicken really admires Scarecrow\'s hat.
A delightful circular tale and fall read-aloud Great for storytelling, with big beautiful pictures for a topper.
An ideal storytime choice for autumn and harvest themes.
Also available from Ken Brown: What\'s the Time, Grandma Wolf?Awards: Children\'s Literature Choice List (Picture Books, Ages 4-8) ―
Children\'s Literature Best Bets for the Classroom (Picture Books) ―
Virginia Center for Children\'s Books Nevada Young Readers\' Award (Nominee, Picture Books) ―
Nevada Library Association In this classroom favorite, a resourceful chicken enlists her farm friends to get a coveted hat from Scarecrow.
Chicken doesn\'t have a walking stick to trade--but she knows someone who does.
Author-illustrator Ken Brown pairs vivid, realistic watercolors with an inventive plot, engaging sequencing and repetition and to tell a charming circular story packed with relatable themes of friendship, bartering, and problem solving.
Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms. ―
Kirkus ReviewsChicken really admires Scarecrow\'s hat.
A delightful circular tale and fall read-aloud Great for storytelling, with big beautiful pictures for a topper.
In this classroom favorite, a resourceful chicken enlists her farm friends to get a coveted hat from Scarecrow.
But why does Chicken want an old straw hat? With bright watercolors and a gentle tone to keep readers captivated, this clever story written and illustrated by Ken Brown poses a problem and offers a creative solution that young children will delight in discovering.
This begins her quest to find items to trade among her farm friends, all to obtain a walking stick to swap for Scarecrow\'s hat.
Chicken doesn\'t have a walking stick to trade--but she knows someone who does.
Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms.
Chicken really admires Scarecrow\'s hat.
A resourceful chicken seeks the help of her farm animal friends to solve a problem, while giving something of herself along the way