- Three Hens and a Peacock
- Written by Lester L. Laminack
- Illustrated by Henry Cole
- Age 4-8
- Hardcover: $15.95
- ISBN: 978-1-56145-564-5
- Total Pages: 32
- Size: 9 1/2 x 11
- Language: English
- Rights: World, except Chinese language (complex characters)
- Status: active
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- Accelerated Reader
- AR Quiz#: 148103
- AR Reading Level: 3.3
- AR Points: 0.5
- F&P (Fountas & Pinnell)
- F&P Level: J
- F&P Grade: 2
- Reading Counts
- Reading Counts Level: 2.3
- Reading Counts Points: 1
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- Color Info: full color throughout
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Three Hens and a Peacock
The Tuckers' farm is a peaceful place: cows chew their cud, hens lay their eggs, and the old hound rests on the porch. Everyone has a job and no one complains. That is, until a hapless peacock suddenly falls off the back of a passing truck and stirs things up.
Soon, customers are flocking to the farm to see what all the fuss is about, and business is booming. But the hens don't like the newcomer getting attention while they stay cooped up doing all the hard work. The wise old hound sees the problem and helps his feathered friends orchestrate a job swap. What follows is the hilarious tale of three hens who get in way over their feathered heads, and one very distressed peacock who just can't figure out how to lay an egg.
Popular author Lester L. Laminack has created a comical look at what happens when we underestimate the value of others' work. Henry Cole's delightful illustrations heighten the story's humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud.
Author & Illustrator
Lester L. Laminack is a specialist in children's literacy and professor emeritus at Western Carolina University. Laminack has written numerous books and articles for educators and is a familiar speaker at professional meetings and reading associations nationwide. He lives in North Carolina.
You can visit Lester L. Laminack’s website here.
Henry Cole is the illustrator of more than forty books for children, including bestsellers such as The Leprechaun's Gold, Little Bo, and Tango Makes Three, and Oink!, in addition to many of his own books, such as A Nest For Celeste and Jack's Garden. He lives in Florida.
You can visit Henry Cole’s website here.
Reviews
“...What might have been an ordinary be-yourself story is enhanced by Laminack's (Snow Day!) surprisingly thoughtful storytelling...Laminack characterizes the hens with a fine ear for their Golden Girls outrage...the illustrations go for big guffaws and slapstick instead, and largely succeed...effectively keeping the book from feeling message-heavy.” ―Publishers Weekly
“...frenetically posing chickens will inspire giggles...Good farm fun.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“...Laminack's storytelling is brisk, and Cole's cartoon illustrations are vivid and comical...” ―Booklist
“...A delightful choice for schools and public libraries...” ―School Library Journal
“...Popular author Lester L. Laminack has created a comical look at what happens when we underestimate the value of others' work. Henry Cole's delightful illustrations heighten the story's humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud...” ―Midwest Book Review
“...Cole's watercolor and ink illustrations are eye-catching and will appeal to readers and listeners alike...” ―Savannah Morning News, online edition
“The gentle lesson about discovering your own strengths is accompanied by bright, eye-catching illustrations and slapstick humor.” ―San Diego Union-Tribune
“...a beautifully illustrated contemporary fable for pre-schoolers and early elementary age children. The fable centers on wanting what others have and using your own talents to make a contribution.” ―Grand Forks Herald online
Awards
Mockingbird Award (nominee) ―Abilene Independent School District 2011-2012
North Carolina Author Awards (nominee, AAUW Award for Juvenile Literature) ―North Carolina Literary & Historical Association 2011
Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (honor book, Language Arts picture books) ―Society of School Librarians International 2011
Read Aloud Book Award ―Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction 2012
Children's Choice Book Awards Kindergarten to Second Grade Book of the Year ―Children's Book Council 2012
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (primary) ―Kansas National Education Association 2012
Ladybug Picture Book Award (nominee) ―New Hampshire Center for the Book 2012
Storytelling World Resource Awards (winner, Stories for Young Listeners) ―Storytelling World magazine 2012
Best Children's Books of the Year (starred) ―Bank Street College of Education 2012
Alabama Camellia Awards (nominee, grades K-1) ―Alabama Department of Education 2012-2013
Kentucky Bluegrass Awards (Master List, grades K-2) ―Kentucky Reading Association, Kentucky School Media Association 2013
Children's Choices ―International Reading Association / Children's Book Council 2012
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