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Henrietta is a hen that loves books. She checks books out at the library and takes them back to the chicken coop to read the stories aloud to her aunts. One day, Henrietta decides that as much fun as reading is, writing books must be "eggshilarating." So she checks out a book at the library about writing. Following the rules she reads in the book, Henrietta writes her own story. When her finished story is rejected by publishers, she decides to self-publish. The reviews are horrendous, and she's even embarrased to go back to the library. But when she finally does, she discovers that her book has been voted "Best Book of the Year" by the story hour children.
The Plot Chickens
is a very funny picture book. The mix of oil paints and digital art make the illustrations pop. There are dialogue bubbles throughout the story that add little jokes to the main text. The way Henrietta builds her own story, step by step, following what she reads in the book about writing, makes The Plot Chickens a great book to use as a guide during the Writer's Workshop in the classroom. It covers the topics of characters, developing the plot (problem and solution) and even using sensory details to make the story better. Great addition to the classroom library as well as a fun read aloud for home.
is a very funny picture book. The mix of oil paints and digital art make the illustrations pop. There are dialogue bubbles throughout the story that add little jokes to the main text. The way Henrietta builds her own story, step by step, following what she reads in the book about writing, makes The Plot Chickens a great book to use as a guide during the Writer's Workshop in the classroom. It covers the topics of characters, developing the plot (problem and solution) and even using sensory details to make the story better. Great addition to the classroom library as well as a fun read aloud for home.
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