Rosie's Walk

Written and illustrated by Pat Hutchins

Part of the Rosie series

A hen's walk turns into a hilarious chase with a sly fox.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Rosie the hen embarks on a simple walk, blissfully unaware of the sly fox trailing her. As she strolls through the farmyard, her obliviousness leads the fox into a series of comical mishaps. Each step she takes unwittingly thwarts his cunning plans, turning her leisurely outing into a slapstick adventure. Will the fox ever catch up, or will Rosie's innocent journey continue to outsmart him at every turn? Dive into this delightful tale filled with humor and charm, perfect for young readers who love a good laugh.

From the publisher

Join an adorably oblivious hen for a farmyard adventure in this cherished story by author-illustrator Pat Hutchins, now available in a Classic Board Book edition.

Rosie the hen goes out for a walk…and has no idea that a sly fox is following her! Unwittingly, she leads him into one mishap after the other, each funnier than the last.

With simple text and bright and patterned illustrations, young readers are sure to delight in this Classic Board Book edition of a beloved Pat Hutchins title.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1968)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Board

Themes & topics

Books about foxes Books about farm animals Books about chickens Books about animals Books about adventure and adventurers

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.5

out of 7

5.0

“Silly, fun, and engaging: it's a book we'll read over and over again. My kids can't get over the silly and unwittingly witting antics of Rosie the Hen. I can't get over the 1970s artwork. It's a win-win!”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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