Books like Chicken Friend
Award winning
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages interactive read-aloud moments.
Teaches children about consequences and problem-solving.
Fosters family bonding through shared reading.
Highlights importance of routines and limits.

Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein, 2023
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
The Lost Horse
Elaine Heney, 2022
168 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and friendship.
Teaches values of perseverance and teamwork.
Enhances empathy through character experiences.
Captivating illustrations complement the narrative.

The Lost Horse
Elaine Heney, 2022
Award winning
The Horse Whisperer's Handbook: A Kid's Guide to Horse Communication
Bright Publishers, 2024
45 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of animal behavior and communication.
Engaging hands-on activities to strengthen learning.
Fosters empathy and responsible pet care.
Supports language skills and cognitive development.

The Horse Whisperer's Handbook: A Kid's Guide to Horse Communication
Bright Publishers, 2024
Award winning
The Little Red Hen
Birchall Publishing, 2020
28 pages
Why to read
Teaches the value of hard work and perseverance.
Encourages teamwork and helping others.
Simple, repetitive text aids in literacy development.
Colorful illustrations captivate young readers.

The Little Red Hen
Birchall Publishing, 2020
Award winning
The Complete Baby Zeke: The Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Books 1 to 9 (an unofficial Minecraft book) (1) (Collected Baby Zeke)
Dr. Block, 2023
506 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tales enhance imaginative thinking.
Promotes resilience through problem-solving narratives.
Engages young readers with relatable animal characters.
Encourages reading skills with compelling stories.

The Complete Baby Zeke: The Diary of a Chicken Jockey, Books 1 to 9 (an unofficial Minecraft book) (1) (Collected Baby Zeke)
Dr. Block, 2023
Award winning
The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure
Doreen Cronin, Kevin Cornell, 2014
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure captivates and stimulates young minds.
Encourages teamwork and courage among readers.
Humorous tone ensures enjoyable, light-hearted reading.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.

The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure
Doreen Cronin, Kevin Cornell, 2014
Award winning
Pepe the Key West Rooster: A Children's Book About Self Growth, Confidence, Love, and Friendship With Local Fun Facts About History
Victoria Scudder, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Boosts self-esteem through engaging narrative.
Encourages empathy and friendship values.
Integrates Key West history with fun facts.
Colorful, captivating illustrations enhance storytelling.
