About This Book
Reach for this book when your toddler is beginning to find their voice and needs a playful way to practice speech sounds and social imitation. It is the perfect choice for a child who is starting to exert a little bit of independence, wandering away from the safety of home to discover the big, noisy world on their own terms. This rhythmic farmyard romp follows a bold little chick who leaves his siblings behind to greet his neighbors and mimic their unique calls. Through John Lawrence's striking and textured woodcut engravings, children see that exploring can be both safe and exhilarating. The story celebrates curiosity and the confidence found in learning new skills, like mooing with a cow or oinking with a pig. It is a gentle, joyful experience that turns vocal play into a bridge for making new friends, making it an ideal bedtime or storytime read for the earliest learners.
