About This Book
Reach for this book when your household feels a little too loud, a little too cluttered, or when your family is navigating the bittersweet process of letting go of something you love to regain your peace. It is an exuberant, rhythmic story about a couple whose poultry-filled home goes from charming to chaotic as three chickens turn into 456. While the primary draw is the hilariously absurd escalation, it offers a gentle, relatable framework for discussing boundaries and the importance of a calm environment. Mr. Watson and Mr. Nelson are a loving couple who model healthy communication even when feathers are literally flying. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children, this story uses repetitive counting and musical refrains to keep kids engaged. Parents will appreciate the subtle representation of a same-sex couple living a joyful, ordinary life, as well as the practical lesson that loving something sometimes means finding it a more appropriate home.
