We love reading humorous books! The Chicken of the Family, by Mary Amato, provides humor
while also teaching some important lessons about believing in oneself and
ignoring unkind remarks. The
illustrations by Delphine Durand add to the fun of the story.
Henrietta, the youngest of three girls, is teased by her
sisters into believing she is a chicken. They convince her that she is a chicken by leaving an egg and
feathers in her room. Henrietta is
so convinced that she’s a chicken that she leaves to find her real family---a
flock of chickens on a farm! The
chickens accept her, and Henrietta finds comfort being with the chickens. Henrietta uses her peace with the
chickens to find herself. Her
sisters soon find that Henrietta’s self confidence is truly amazing!
This book is a great discussion starter with children on the
effects of teasing and also in how to be true to one’s self. We hope you and your family enjoy the
humor and the lessons!
*Why do you think Henrietta’s sisters teased her?
*What do you think about Henrietta’s solution to her
sisters’ teasing?
*What would you have done if you were Henrietta?
*Have you ever felt like Henrietta did?
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