*SOLD* Sonya's Chickens Paperback Book

Sonya's Chickens Paperback Book Very Good Preloved Condition, minor wear on cover very bottom of the spine. Sonya is a wonderful mother to her hens, and she is rewarded by the gift of the first egg. One night she awakens to outside noises and creeps out to check on her birds. She begins to cry when she realizes one is missing. Her father brings her back inside to help her understand what has happened. Sonya's father shows her how the fox is a daddy caring for his child, just as Sonya herself cared for her chicks. "He loves his kits too. So even though it's sad for us, we can understand why he did it." The family holds a small memorial for the "bird who was loved." In the end Sonya is delighted by the hatching of a new chick, and the truth that life continues on. "I will be your mama," she says, "I will do everything I can to make sure you are happy and have a full belly and a warm place to sleep." If you happen to be looking for a gentle way to explain death to a child, this is a good starting point. It's warm, safe, and filled with love. Wahl's textural style of cut paper collage, colored pencil and painting is enchanting. The warm colors and patterns aways give me a cozy feeling. I also appreciate that she depicts bi-racial families and relationships in much of her art. Sonya's Chickens was the recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award for New Illustrator, as well as a Kirkus star, and was listed by School Library Journal. GRADE LEVEL: Pre-school – 3