Books About Chickens · 261 titles considered

The Best Chickens Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about chickens? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Quinny & Hopper
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Chickens

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Fox Ate My Homework

By David Blaze · Book #1 in the My Fox series

A sixth-grader faces bullies, a mischievous talking fox, and a mission to save his mom's house.

106 pages· 18,043 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,155 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Quinny & Hopper

Can two opposites defy school rules and stay friends amidst bullies and chaos?

240 pages· 29,882 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 765 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2020

Skunk and Badger

By Amy Timberlake, Jon Klassen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Skunk and Badger series

A badger is forced to take in a roommate, a skunk named Skunk, who brings chaos and chickens into his life.

124 pages· 15,119 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,203 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Sam the Man & the Chicken Plan

A boy's quest for cash leads to a surprising chicken venture.

128 pages· 10,584 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 194 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013

Chicks!

By Sandra Horning, Jon Goodell (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Step into Reading series

A family raises chickens from chicks.

32 pages· 132 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 109 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

Chicken Lily

A timid chicken faces her fears at a school poetry jam.

40 pages· 730 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 236 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Blue Chicken

A chicken's attempt to help turns the farmyard blue.

34 pages· 136 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,176 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2014

Dinnertime for Chickies

Tiny chickies learn to eat with help from farm friends.

22 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 112 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

The Chicken Squad

A group of chickens and a squirrel team up to solve a mystery in their backyard

112 pages· 3,856 words· Est. 33 min read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,872 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A Little Chicken

By Tammi Sauer, Dan Taylor (Illustrator)

A timid chick must find courage to save her sibling's egg from danger.

32 pages· 178 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 290 ratings
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Chickens Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about chickens for the youngest readers and listeners.

Tough Chicks

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Three chicks defy farm expectations, proving they're more than just cute.

A New Chick for Chickies

Ages 0–4 · 2014

Chickies' perfect life changes with a new sibling's arrival.

Peep and Ducky Rainy Day

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Rainy day fun turns adventurous for two playful friends.

Eek! Halloween!

Ages 1–4 · 2016

Nervous chickens encounter spooky sights. What's happening? It's Halloween!

Dance

Ages 0–3 · 2017

A baby chick learns to dance with a lively animal band. Can you keep up with their moves?

Peekaboo! on the Farm

Ages 0–3 · 2016

Who's hiding on the farm? Lift the flap to find out!

Six Little Chicks

Ages 2–5 · 2012

Can Mother Hen protect her chicks and unhatched egg from a sly fox?

Rosie's Walk

Ages 2–5 · 1968

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

I'm Not Hatching

Ages 2–6 · 2016

Egg refuses to hatch, fearing the world outside.

Mommy! Mommy!

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Two chicks search for their mother, facing lookalikes along the way.

Peek-a-Boo Little Chick

Ages 0–3 · 2020

A chick searches for its mother in a playful peek-a-boo adventure.

Peep and Ducky It's Snowing!
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Peep and Ducky It's Snowing!

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Two friends race sleds, build a snowman, and navigate a snowy spat with laughter.

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Chickens Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about chickens for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Waiting for Chicken Smith

Ages 3–7 · 2019

A boy waits for his friend at the beach, but unexpected moments unfold.

The Little Green Hen

Ages 2–5 · 2019

When storms threaten, will anyone help Little Green Hen save the tree?

Chicks Rule!

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A group of girls from different backgrounds come together to form a rocket club.

The Little Red Hen

Ages 2–5 · 1954

Who will help the Little Red Hen plant her wheat?

Spreckle's Snack Surprise

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A dragon's quest for the perfect snack leads to unexpected discoveries.

La gallinita roja
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La gallinita roja

Ages 4–8 · 1920

A hardworking hen seeks help from lazy friends. Will they learn a lesson?

Amy Is a Little Bit Chicken

Ages 5–9 · 2015

Can Amy overcome stage fright to help her team win the Quiz Bowl?

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Heroes on the Side

Ages 5–7 · 2014

A hero must save kidnapped sidekicks before time runs out in New Yolk City.

The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A determined girl tries to catch the elusive Miss Hen, but learns there's more to the chase than winning.

The Perfect Nest

Ages 3–8 · 2007

A cat's quest for the perfect egg leads to unexpected feathered chaos.

Is Everyone Ready for Fun?

Ages 2–5 · 2011

Cows invade Chicken's couch, leading to unexpected fun.

Five Fuzzy Chicks

Ages 3–7 · 2020

Five chicks escape bedtime, falling asleep across the farm. Can Mama Hen gather them all before morning?

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Chickens Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about chickens for developing and independent readers.

The Big Bad Fox

Ages 7–11 · 2015

A fox steals eggs from a hen and raises them as his own, but things get complicated when the hen and other animals get involved.

Emerson and Princess Peep

Ages 4–7 · 2018

A chick hatches, and Emerson discovers the challenges of unexpected responsibility.

Cranky Chicken

Ages 6–9 · 2021

A cranky chicken befriends a worm and learns to appreciate the value of friendship and companionship.

Love, Ruby Lavender

Ages 8–12 · 2001

A lonely summer turns adventurous as Ruby Lavender tackles new friendships and self-discovery.

Chick-napped!

Ages 6–9 · 2008

Chicks vanish from class. Can Nancy solve the mystery?

The Bawk-ness Monster

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A childhood savior resurfaces as cryptids vanish. Can Penny and friends save them?

The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

Ages 18–+ · 2000

A hen dreams of freedom and hatching her own egg.

The Legend of Diamond Lil

Ages 6–10 · 2012

A retired dog detective must solve a mystery involving strange chickens and a suspicious new neighbor.

The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken

Ages 7–10 · 2014

A quirky squad of chickens tackles the bizarre mystery of a kidnapped house.

Bear Country

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A headless bear roams, and Barbara is missing. Can the Chicken Squad solve the mystery?

Into the Wild

Ages 7–10 · 2016

Chickens face a mystery box in the yard. Can they solve it before the rain hits?

Gimme Shelter

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A storm shelter project uncovers mysterious surprises. Can the Chicken Squad handle it?

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