Chicken In School

Description

Sam the pig dreams of going to school-mostly because he has heard that school has snacks. So his clever best friend, Zoey the chicken, sets about transforming the barn and creating a classroom. Can Zoey pull off a full day of learning and fun for Sam and their animal friends Join Zoey in her unconventional classroom for a celebration of creativity, imagination, and friendship. If Sam gets his wish, there will be some tasty snacks. Author Adam Lehrhaupt is a rising talent in picture books, and illustrator Shahar Kober brings great humor and expressiveness to Zoey and Sam's memorable crew of barnyard friends.

Adam Lehrhaupt is the author of several children's books, including I WILL NOT EAT YOU, I DON'T DRAW I COLOR, WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK!, an ALA Notable Book, and its sequel, PLEASE, OPEN THIS BOOK!. He has traveled to six continents, performed on Broadway, toured with the Dave Matthews Band and the illusionist David Copperfield, and lived on a communal farm. Adam currently lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with his wife, two sons, and two bizarre dogs. His website is www.adamlehrhaupt.com. Shahar Kober is an illustrator and art director based in Israel. Shahar holds a degree in design and now teaches illustration for animation. His favourite projects often include adventurous animals. You can visit him online at www.skober.com.

Humor abounds in the appealing digital art... The short text makes this a good readaloud for prospective students, who will learn there's more to school than snacks. -- Booklist