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Mr Watsons Chickens [Hardcover] Dapier, Jarrett and Tsurumi, Andrea

Interrupting Chicken meets Click, Clack, Moo in this zany classicinthemakingWith rollicking rhythms, nonsensical refrains, and too many chickens to count, this modern classic will inspire unstoppable giggles and endless rereads BawkabawkaMr Watson has 456 chickens in the sink, on the bed, in the bread box When his partner, Mr Nelson, threatens to leave, Mr Watson takes his chickens to town to sell only for them to escape Young readers will follow Mr Watson all around town as he gathers up his chickens But, when theyre all rounded up, does he have the heart to sell them? Does a different fate await these chickens?This quirky, irresistible book is full of readaloud fun with its onomatopoeia, rollicking rhythm, and familiar refrains and ends with a touch of sweetness It has all the makings of a classic, with a farm theme, hilarious refrains, and a familiar narrative structure that unfolds in threes Librarians, teachers, and parents looking for a new book that feels traditional will love sharing this book with childrenA JOY TO REREAD: This is a very classicfeeling storybook Paired with its funny farm setting and hilarious refrains, this book is sure to inspire countless rereads and endless gigglesPERFECT READALOUD: This book is full of nonsensical sounds and repetition that make it fun to read out loud and invite audience participation Its a perfect choice for classroom events and laptime readsLIKE CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM, WITH CHICKENS: With its bouncy refrains and rollicking rhythms, this book will remind readers of classic bestsellers like Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Chicka Chicka Boom BoomREALISTIC RELATIONSHIP UNUSUAL IN PICTURE BOOKS: This book features a gay couple at its center, but doesnt call specific attention to it It simply portrays a healthy relationship between two men and their chickensWRITTEN BY A NEW TALENT WHO REALLY UNDERSTANDS KIDS: This is Jarret Dapiers first book Hes a popular, awardwinning teen librarian who works with kids, knows what they like, and is wellversed in the rhythms of the classic childrens bookand he has many more stories up his sleevesDELIGHTFUL, DETAILED DRAWINGS OF OVER 400 CHICKENS: With hundreds of chickens to find and scenes crammed with action and detail, the pages of this book are chockfull of things to look at Young readers will spend hours poring over each spreadPerfect for: parents, families looking for LGBTQIA stories, fans of funny books