Tend Millie’s backyard chickens from day to night in this rhyming picture book, which is right on trend and packed with STEM-friendly science info. AGES: 5 to 9
AUTHOR: Brenda Williams is a widely published poet and former primary school teacher. She has written many educational articles and books, including the Barefoot Books bestseller ‘The Real Princess’. Brenda lives in England.
Valeria Cis is a full-time illustrator who lives in Rosario, Argentina with her husband, son and daughter. She has also worked with Barefoot Books on ‘The Beeman’.
SELLING POINTS: . FARM-TO-TABLE: Locavore theme focuses on where food comes from and gives an appreciation for the hard work behind it . URBAN FARMING: Backyard setting reflects urban farming trend and makes this agricultural experience accessible to most readers . BIOLOGY: Includes eight pages of educational endnotes about chickens, from breeding to preparing eggs for eating . RESPONSIBILITY: Depicts both the effort and rewards of caring for animals yourself