A Crow of His Own

Written by Megan Dowd Lambert · Illustrated by David Hyde Costello

A new rooster struggles to fill the shoes of a legendary predecessor.

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32 pages· AD500L

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Bookroo's summary

Clyde, the new rooster at Sunrise Farm, faces a daunting challenge: replacing the legendary Larry. As the farm animals reminisce about Larry's unforgettable wake-up calls, Clyde's attempts to mimic him fall flat. Desperate to win their approval, Clyde dons a flashy costume and puts on a show. But can he truly succeed by being someone he's not? Discover Clyde's journey to find his own voice and place on the farm.

From the publisher

Clyde is the new rooster at Sunrise Farm. But he’s having trouble fitting in and replacing Larry–the beloved rooster whose wake-up calls were legendary. The cow, the gaggle of hens, and the sheep reminisce about Larry while poor Clyde fails to croon the farmyard awake with the same finesse. Clyde attempts to win over the farm by wearing an elaborate costume and putting on a show like Larry was known to do, but in the end, Clyde realizes that imitating Larry is not the way to succeed. Awards SELECTION 2016 - Cooperative Children’s Book Center ChoicesSELECTION 2016 - Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the YearHONOR 2016 - Ezra Jack Keats Book Award