The creators of the New York Times bestselling Kiss Good Night offer a trio of gentle tales about a special intergenerational bond.
Little Chick may be a good and patient gardener, as Old-Auntie observes, but what if you simply can’t wait for your carrot to grow tall? What if you skip like a pro but still can’t lift your kite in the air? Or if you’re a really good stretcher but can’t reach your favorite star? With affection and humor, Amy Hest offers three vignettes about a curious chick and a loving auntie who knows how to soften disappointments by keeping the spark of wonder alive. And the incomparable Anita Jeram renders Little Chick’s gestures and movements with a mastery that captures the spirit of every young child.
Hest's light humor and Jeram's visual charm work as harmoniously together as Little Chick and Old-Auntie themselves. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Effused with affection and wisdom, this thoughtful collection of stories about a very special relationship is certain to be shared and shared again. —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Gentle, affectionate, and child-centered with some lovely turns of phrase and on-target dialogue…From the green-checked endpapers to the blue-washed star-filled sky on the final spread, Little Chick is a joy to behold and will find a treasured place in most collections. —School Library Journal (starred review)
Amy Hest is a three-time winner of the Christopher Medal and winner of the BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK Award. She lives in New York City.
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Anita Jeram is the illustrator of GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU, the GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU Storybooks, and YOU'RE ALL MY FAVORITES, all by Sam McBratney. She also illustrated several acclaimed books by Amy Hest: LITTLE CHICK and a series about Sam and Mrs. Bear. She lives in Northern Ireland.
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The creators of the New York Times bestselling Kiss Good Night offer a trio of gentle tales about a special intergenerational bond.
Little Chick may be a good and patient gardener, as Old-Auntie observes, but what if you simply can’t wait for your carrot to grow tall? What if you skip like a pro but still can’t lift your kite in the air? Or if you’re a really good stretcher but can’t reach your favorite star? With affection and humor, Amy Hest offers three vignettes about a curious chick and a loving auntie who knows how to soften disappointments by keeping the spark of wonder alive. And the incomparable Anita Jeram renders Little Chick’s gestures and movements with a mastery that captures the spirit of every young child.
Praise
Hest's light humor and Jeram's visual charm work as harmoniously together as Little Chick and Old-Auntie themselves. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Effused with affection and wisdom, this thoughtful collection of stories about a very special relationship is certain to be shared and shared again. —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Gentle, affectionate, and child-centered with some lovely turns of phrase and on-target dialogue…From the green-checked endpapers to the blue-washed star-filled sky on the final spread, Little Chick is a joy to behold and will find a treasured place in most collections. —School Library Journal (starred review)
Author
Amy Hest is a three-time winner of the Christopher Medal and winner of the BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK Award. She lives in New York City.
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Anita Jeram is the illustrator of GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU, the GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU Storybooks, and YOU'RE ALL MY FAVORITES, all by Sam McBratney. She also illustrated several acclaimed books by Amy Hest: LITTLE CHICK and a series about Sam and Mrs. Bear. She lives in Northern Ireland.
View titles by Anita Jeram
