Customer Reviews

Chicken Chuck

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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This whimsical charmer hearkens back to the Golden Age of children's books. The story is simple yet involving with a barnyard-full of engaging characters.

The book really shines in its beautifully-drawn illustrations that recall the best of 40's and 50's picturebooks. Boldly composed double-page spreads, they're elaborate and humorous and delighted my daughter.

This is an unusually well crafted tale and should be snapped up.

This is a very cute story that was a huge hit with my 5 yearold. It is very well told and I will definitely buy more books by BillMartin in the future. it also has a very nice moral, and it isn't preachy at all.

However, I do have to say it is the ugliest childrens book cover I have ever seen- you can barely read the title because it's on shiny reflective paper. The scan really doesn't do it justice.

I don't think too much of this book but my class of preschoolers really likes it.

So rarely do you find wonderful illustrations with an adorable story. It's the graphic design that makes this book so special. It's a very contemporary looking children's book for the year 2000, and combines reflective paper and mixed medias to present the story of an animated barnyard where mysterious events occur from a blue seed that Chicken Chuck ate. The charcters and story are age appropriate with a happy ending and it's the wonderful colors and artwork that makes the book so unique. As an adult, I want to own it for the graphics alone. My 5 year old has listened to it over and over again with a big smile every time. Thanks to the author and illustrator!

CHICKEN CHUCK is truly a delightful story to read to the special children in your life. The illustrations are spectacular, fulled with explosive colors that capture a child's imagionation.Reading this story book to your child is a gift in itself.. Too see the excitement on their faces, as each page is turned, is such a pleasure for Parents and Grandparents to share with the greatest joys of their lives.. "children & grandchildren" Thanks to the Author & Illustrator for a fantastic & charming book. Recommended Highly. I even enjoyed it and I am no spring CHICKEN!