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From the illustrator of Little Pea comes a gleeful, goofy, gorgeous celebration of being new, curious, and ready to take on the world--perfect for fans of Duck and Goose

A baby chick bursts from his egg and into the world with hilarious enthusiasm, awe, and I-can't-help-myself energy, capturing babies' delight in new discovery and parents' joy in this amazing new person. Rompy, rhyming text evokes the zeal of a toddler who's eager for everything. And Jen Corace's gorgeous artwork is alive with critters and curiosities and surprises--the biggest of which? The hatching of a new baby sister, to the absolute delight of her now "expert" big brother!

Breathless, breathtaking, and downright funny, this story is sure to find fans in new moms, toddlers, and big brothers and sisters too.

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ISBN-13:	9780803736887
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	01/23/2014
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 12.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Jill Esbaum is a full-time writer who lives on a farm with her husband and children in Dixon, IA.

Jen Corace is the illustrator of Little Pea, Little Oink, and Little Hoot, among many other books. She lives in Providence, RI.

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10/21/2013
“CRACK!” Using its cute little head as a battering ram, a killdeer chick emerges from its egg, and on long spindly legs asserts its bubbly personality: “I’ve studied me, and oh, my word,” writes Esbaum, “I am one amazing bird!” With a “Kil-DEE!/ Kil-DEE!/ Kil-DEE-DEE-DEE!” the bird scoots around its idyllic habitat, literally grabbing lunch with Mama—“Snails and beetles,/ worms (a bunch!)”— and meeting with an even newer-born sister (“Don’t worry, I know EVERYTHING!”). Although the singsong rhyming can veer toward cutesiness, Esbaum (Tom’s Tweet) captures the egocentric worldview and inexhaustible energy of a bird toddler while presenting a refreshingly species-specific narrative. But the real attraction is Corace’s (The Steadfast Tin Soldier) ink, watercolor, and pencil drawings, a nicely calibrated mix of cheery spot illustrations and more theatrical spreads. The hand-drawn lines and appliqué-like use of colors create a rustic, stylized playfulness that invigorates the rural setting, while conveying the sense of a charismatic young hero-in-the-making. Ages 2–4. Author’s agent: Rosemary Stimola, Stimola Literary Studio. Illustrator’s agent: Steven Malk, Writers House. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly

01/01/2014
PreS-Gr 1—An enthusiastic killdeer chick hatches ("Ta-da!") and discovers what he can do in the wondrous world around him. "I've studied me, and oh, my word. I am one amazing bird! This stripe is handsome, don't you think? And look! My eyes can…blink blink blink!" While the rhymes occasionally feel forced, the overall rhythm is satisfying and energetic. There is even a lovely surprise at the end: another chick being hatched. The watercolor and ink illustrations show just the right amount of detail in the chick's surroundings and cheerfully portray his delight in his appearance and accomplishments.—Brooke Rasche, La Crosse Public Library, WI

School Library Journal

2013-11-02
A killdeer chick bursts from its egg raring to go. Pecking its way out of its shell in great good spirits, this little plover is seeing everything for the first time. "My feet are verrrry far away. / And WHOA. / The world looks BIG today." As the chick explores, Esbaum's verse rhymes and rollicks: "[O]nce my down is fluffed and dry, / I take off running. / Don't know why!" It zooms through fields, circling cows and trees; it gazes into a pond, figures out the concept of reflections, describes its own features and breaks into song. Mama pauses it for lunch but not for long: "Uh-oh. Gotta run again. / See you later, / don't know when. / I'm learning--quickly!--how to steer / while darting here // and here / and here." Using ink, pencil and soft watercolors, Corace shows the killdeer chick from very close up and from far away across a landscape, emphasizing how quickly it zips back and forth. Predominant tertiary colors with only small splashes of bright primaries emphasize the natural environment and balance the text's high energy. Certain biological discoveries will amuse young readers ("I stop because…look out below! / Something's falling from my… / Oh"), while adults will appreciate this baby bird's similarity to human toddlers. Invigorating and ebullient. (Picture book. 2-4)

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