Families who loved Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with a major life change, such as moving to a new town or navigating the feeling of being an outsider in a new environment. It is particularly healing for children who feel different or who are navigating their identity within a multicultural family. The story follows twelve year old Sophie Brown as she moves from the city to her late great uncle's farm and discovers a flock of chickens with extraordinary, supernatural abilities. Through a series of letters and checklists, Sophie learns the ropes of poultry farming while processing her grief and her sense of isolation as a brown girl in a predominantly white, rural community. The book expertly blends magical realism with grounded emotional truths about resilience and belonging. It is a lighthearted yet meaningful read for ages 8 to 12, offering a unique perspective on how caring for something else can help us find our own place in the world.
