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Peachtree Publishers, 2014-04-02

Three Hens and a Peacock

Three Hens and a Peacock

Lester L Laminack, Author

Henry Cole, Illustrator

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9781561457267

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When life on the Tucker farm is disrupted by the arrival of a peacock, whose shrieking and strutting bring many welcome visitors, the hens complain that they are doing all of the work until the hound suggests a trade.
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When a flashy peacock ruffles feathers in the henhouse, jealousy brews. As farm business booms thanks to his showy charm, the fed-up hens demand a change. A humorous role-swap reveals the struggle of trying to be something you’re not—and the peace found in embracing who you truly are. Bright, witty, and wise.

Keywords and Themes: Acceptance • Animals • Appreciation • Community • Cooperation • Farm Animals • Friendship • Humor • Humorous Stories • Identity • Insight • Juvenile Fiction • Perspective • Responsibility • Social Themes • Teamwork

Readability • 2.8

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Farm life • Contentment • Peacocks • Chickens • Hounds • Dogs

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Farm Animals • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship

A hilarious read-aloud favorite about some foolish farm animals who decide to trade roles--and discover just how hard it is to do someone else's job, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Henry Cole.

The Tuckers' farm is a peaceful place where everyone has a job and no one complains. That is, until a hapless peacock falls off the back of a passing truck and stirs things up. Soon, customers are flocking to the farm to see what all the fuss is about. But the hens don't like the newcomer getting attention while they do all the hard work. When a wise old hound sees the problem, he helps orchestrate a job swap.

What follows is the riotous tale of three hens who get in way over their feathered heads, and one very distressed peacock who just can't figure out how to lay an egg.

Lester L. Laminack has created a comical look at envy, finding your strength, and what happens when we underestimate the value of others' work. Henry Cole's delightful illustrations heighten the story's humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud.

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