Little Banty Chicken and the Big Dream

by Lynea Gillen, Kristina Swarner (Illustrator)

Overview

More than just a bedtime story, this enchanting book tells the tale of one little chicken that, with the support of her barnyard friends and the wise moon, has the courage to make her dream come true. The message of the story is uplifting and will encourage children to realize their dreams and talk about them with those they love. Sweet, vibrant illustrations and the rhythm of each character's actions rippling out toward a positive outcome will engage readers of all ages. Included are bonus activities to inspire children to share and work together to realize their dreams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780996021920
Publisher:	Three Pebble Press, LLC
Publication date:	01/15/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	34
File size:	23 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Lynea Gillen has been a teacher and counselor for more than 30 years. She is the creator of Mindful Moments Cards, the DVD Kids Teach Yoga: Flying Eagle, and is the author of Good People Everywhere and Yoga Calm for Children. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Kristina Swarner is the award-winning illustrator of numerous books, including Before You Were Born, Enchanted Lions, and Good People Everywhere. She lives in Chicago.

Editorial Reviews

 “[Little Banty Chicken and the Big Dream] set me to dreaming my own dream before I got past page 5. The book also reminds us that everyone needs a ‘moon’ with whom to share big dreams.”   — Melodie Davis, author, Whatever Happened to Dinner?


“[Little Banty Chicken and the Big Dream] teaches kids there’s no reason to be ‘chicken’ about sharing their dreams and making them come true!”  —Susan M. Heim, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women

From the Publisher

03/01/2016
PreS-Gr 2—Little Banty Chicken has a grand dream of one day throwing a beautiful summer evening celebration for her farmer family, but she also thinks that because she is just one little chicken her dreams are too insignificant to make a difference. She does, however, have the courage to share her idea with her friend the moon, who encourages her to reach out to others as well. Once she does, the other animals come to embrace her vision and help to make it a reality. This story reads a bit like a classic folktale with rich full-page watercolor illustrations that lend themselves to that folksy feel. The story concludes with two simple exercises for children to expand their own thoughts on the concepts of friendship and dreams. VERDICT While this is not an essential purchase, the story's inspirational tone and quiet message of self-actualization make this an enjoyable discussion starter.—Jessica Marie, Salem Public Library, OR

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