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Entries Tagged as 'Farmed Animals'

Lucky Pigs

September 12th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Books

Review By HUYEN MACMICHAEL I was really excited about a true farm sanctuary pig story for children. (They are so few and far between considering how many amazing farm animal biographies are out there.) There are some really great farm animal biographies geared for adults (Ninety-Five and Farm Sanctuary) and a lovely collection of poetic [...]

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Chickens to the Rescue

August 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By JENNIFER GANNETT When the typical order of daily events breaks down on a farm, some atypical helpers emerge in Chickens to the Rescue. Silly events develop as the helpful poultry assist in all quarters.  Watch fell down a well?  Too tired to make dinner? Homework eaten by the dog?  Duck absconded in a [...]

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Beautiful Yetta: The Yiddish Chicken

June 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By JENNIFER GANNETT If you love chicken books like I love chicken books, then Beautiful Yetta: The Yiddish Chicken is one to add to your shelves.  When I read a children’s book about chickens, even if it is humorous, I pay attention to see if the author is thinking of the chickens’ perspective or [...]

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Hogwash

June 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By ROBYN MOORE Kids will laugh aloud as they turn the pages of Hogwash. It’s silly and funny, and it has an important message about respecting animals for who they are. In the story, Farmer decides to bathe all of his animals including the dogs, cats, goats, cows, ducks and pigs. However, the pigs [...]

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