Big Fat Hen
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1994

Big Fat Hen

Written & illustrated by Keith Baker

Count along with a playful nursery rhyme filled with colorful hens and chicks.

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32 pages
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Join a whimsical counting adventure with vibrant hens and playful chicks. As children recite a beloved nursery rhyme, they’ll discover a world of colorful eggs and lively creatures. Perfect for story time, this delightful journey invites young readers to explore numbers in a fun and engaging way. What surprises will they find as they count along?

From the publisher

“One, two, buckle my shoe. Three, four, shut the door. . . . . Nine, ten, big fat hen!” “Baker uses an imaginative array of acrylic colors for his hens–greens, purples, and pinks to contrast with the warm, yellow straw background. There are lots of things to count, such as sticks, eggs, chicks, and hens. A fine choice for toddler story hours.”–School Library Journal

Awards

Golden Kite Award (1995)
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Format
Board book
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about farm animalsBooks about counting and numbers
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Book details

Publication
Published
February 1, 1997
First published
March 30, 1994
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152013318

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