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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2001 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Scarecrow's Hat
Written by Ken Brown
A chicken trades with farm friends to get Scarecrow's hat. Why does she want it?
30 pages· 525 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A clever chicken embarks on a quest to trade with her farm friends, aiming to secure a walking stick for Scarecrow's hat. Each trade brings her closer to her goal, but what drives her desire for the old straw hat? As she navigates the farm's barter system, the chicken's journey reveals themes of friendship and resourcefulness. Will her efforts pay off, and what will she learn along the way? This charming tale, set against vibrant watercolor illustrations, invites young readers to explore the art of problem-solving and the joy of giving.
From the publisher
A resourceful chicken seeks the help of her farm animal friends to solve a problem, while giving something of herself along the way.
Chicken really admires Scarecrow’s hat. Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms. Chicken doesn’t have a walking stick to trade―but she knows someone who does. This begins her quest to find items to trade among her farm friends, all to obtain a walking stick to swap for Scarecrow’s hat. But why does Chicken want an old straw hat?
With bright watercolors and a gentle tone to keep readers captivated, this clever story written and illustrated by Ken Brown poses a problem and offers a creative solution that young children will delight in discovering.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 30
- Words
- 525
- Reading age
- 2–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD490L
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