Queenie, One of the Family

By Bob Graham

Book Overview

A most unusual chicken adopts a family. When Caitlin's dad rescues Queenie the hen from drowning, Queenie decides to return the favor in a most surprising way. Every morning she walks all the way from the farm to Caitlin's house to lay an egg in Caitlin's dog's bed. But when Mom has a new baby, Caitlin forgets to collect the eggs, and the dog snuggles in on top of them. Suddenly there are even more additions to their happy group! Bob Graham's warm and unusual tale of a family, a dog, and a hen who feel very much at home together will delight families of all kinds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763614009
• ISBN13: 9780763614003
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.7" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Queenie's a Gem

What a surprisingly great book! We chose Queenie, One of the Family on site from the library because of its whimsical illustrations. Now, after reading it to our three year old, again and again, we're constantly surprised by the new things we discover together. Now a family favorite, it's a thoroughly engaging book: the detailed illustrations are a delight for children as well as adults and provide a starting point for endless discussion. The text is easy to follow, thoughtful and melds seamlessly with the pictures. The book as a whole is funny and charming.