Chickens Aren't the Only Ones (Sandcastle Series) [Mass Market Paperback]

Ruth Heller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1981 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Sandcastle Series

"A highly original book, on the improbable subject of eggs . . . simple enough for three-year-olds, and complex enough for those considerably older."--The New Yorker. Full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Language Notes

Text: Spanish
Original Language: English --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 44 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (August 1, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0448018721
• ISBN-13: 978-0448018720
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,199,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"Writing and illustrating my own books have given me the opportunity to choose subjects of interest to me."--Ruth HellerAfter receiving a fine arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley and completing two years of graduate work in design at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Ruth Heller began her career designing wrapping paper, cocktail napkins, greeting cards, and coloring books. After five years of rejection and one complete revision, Heller's first book, Chickens Aren't the Only Ones, about egg-laying animals, was published in 1981. It was so successful that the sequel, and second book to be published, Animals Born Alive And Well (1982), about mammals, quickly followed. In 1983 and 1984, her third and fourth titles, The Reason For A Flower (about plants that have seeds and flowers) and Plants That Never Ever Bloom (about plants that do not) were published.She then began work on a collection of six books, the How To Hide series on camouflage and the magic of this phenomenon in nature, which covered the entire animal kingdom -- insects, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and sea creatures. The next collection of books became a five-volume series on parts of speech: A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns; Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs; Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives; Merry-Go- Round: A Book About Nouns; and Up, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs. She also wrote and illustrated the unique and fascinating book Color, a charming and instructive guide to how art goes through the four color printing process.Among the notable people who have had an influence on Heller's writing have been: Ogden Nash, Gilbert and Sullivan, Edward Lear, Hilaire Belloc, and Dr. Seuss. Heller says of her work, "All my books are nonfiction picture books in rhyme. I find writing in rhyme enjoyable and challenging, and I think it is an easy way for children to learn new facts and acquire a sophisticated vocabulary. Children are not intimidated by big words. I try to make my writing succinct and allow the illustrations to convey as much information as possible."On October 31, 1995, Grosset & Dunlap continues Heller's parts-of-speech books with the publication of Behind the Mask: A Book About Prepositions, a clever, thoughtful, eye-pleasing explanation of just how prepositions tell us about the "when" and "where" of things.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chickens Aren't the Only Ones, February 7, 2000

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R. Wutke (Girard, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chickens Aren't the Only Ones (World of Nature Series) (Mass Market Paperback)

Children will enjoy listening to you read this delightful book about egg-laying animals and their unique eggs. The colorful illustrations in this story are vivid and make the book come alive with fascinating detail. The words in rhyme tell this story in an informational, but highly interesting way that will attract children. They will want to read it again to be sure they do not miss any of the remarkable pictures this book offers. The pages about the octopus and insects are my most favorite because they tell their story in such a simple way. This book would be an excellent resource for children beginning to learn about egg-laying animals. I would recommend this book to everyone who loves great picture books.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Egg Book, September 29, 2001

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Darryl Nightingale - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chickens Aren't the Only Ones (World of Nature Series) (Mass Market Paperback)

With an elegant rhyming text and glorious full-page illustrations, this marvellous little book manages to convey it's information both succinctly and powerfully.

Birds,snakes, lizards,crocodiles, turtles, dinosaurs, frogs, toads, salamanders, fish, seahorses, sharks, rays, snails, spiders, insects, and a couple of mammal-like critters all lay eggs.

My Preschool and Kindergarten ESL students love it! I'd give it ten stars if I could.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! What better way to learn the word Oviporous!, November 26, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Chickens Aren't the Only Ones (Sandcastle) (Sandcastle Books) (Paperback)

Ruth Heller has found the way to make that *learning* connection for children. It is an enjoyable books for adults too. Wonderful for two year olds through six year olds. Buy it