{"product_id":"mr-watsons-chickens-hardcover","title":"Mr. Watson's Chickens - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJarrett Dapier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrea Tsurumi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInterrupting Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eClick, Clack, Moo\u003c\/i\u003e in this zany classic-in-the-making!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith rollicking rhythms, nonsensical refrains, and too many chickens to count, this modern classic will inspire unstoppable giggles and endless rereads. Bawka-bawka! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMr. 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 they're all rounded up, does he have the heart to sell them? Does a different fate await these chickens? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis quirky, irresistible book is full of read-aloud 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 children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA JOY TO REREAD: This is a very classic-feeling storybook. Paired with its funny farm setting and hilarious refrains, this book is sure to inspire countless rereads and endless giggles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePERFECT READ-ALOUD: This book is full of nonsensical sounds and repetition that make it fun to read out loud and invite audience participation. It's a perfect choice for classroom events and laptime reads. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLIKE CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM, WITH CHICKENS!: With its bouncy refrains and rollicking rhythms, this book will remind readers of classic bestsellers like \u003ci\u003eDon't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChicka Chicka Boom Boom.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eREALISTIC RELATIONSHIP UNUSUAL IN PICTURE BOOKS: This book features a gay couple at its center, but doesn't call specific attention to it. It simply portrays a healthy relationship between two men (and their chickens!). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWRITTEN BY A NEW TALENT WHO REALLY UNDERSTANDS KIDS: This is Jarret Dapier's first book! He's a popular, award-winning teen librarian who works with kids, knows what they like, and is well-versed in the rhythms of the classic children's book--and he has many more stories up his sleeves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDELIGHTFUL, 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 chock-full of things to look at. Young readers will spend hours poring over each spread. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: parents, families looking for LGBTQIA+ stories, fans of funny books\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJarrett Dapier is a teen services librarian at Skokie Public Library just outside of Chicago. He is the recipient of the John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award for Intellectual Freedom from the American Library Association for his research into the censorship of Marjane Satrapi's \u003ci\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/i\u003e in the Chicago Public Schools. He plays the drums, most notably while dressed as a skeleton at the White House for one of President Obama's Halloween celebrations. He does not own any chickens. Yet. This is his first book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAndrea Tsurumi (they\/them) is an author, illustrator, and cartoonist originally from New York, who now lives and draws in Philadelphia. The creator of \u003ci\u003eAccident!, Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous comics, they also illustrate children's books, news articles, and book covers. When they're not inventing croissant-based animals, they like reading about ordinary and ridiculous history.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.11 x 9.41 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 05, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767854006560,"sku":"9781452177144","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2c3e637afa755edded5dbfd76ed6e792.webp?v=1780318966","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mr-watsons-chickens-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}