Small but mighty! Lauren Thompson and John Butler’s new book about the smallest chick in the barnyard is a cheerful read to share with our smallest human companions. In this winsome tale, the spunky Wee Little Chick hatches and wastes no time before beginning to explore his new world. On his barnyard adventure, Wee Little Chick meets many curious, new animals that remark about his small size. Undaunted, Wee Little Chick confidently accomplishes the tasks of all little chicks – peeping loudly, finding fat seeds, and running here and there while he literally and figuratively spreads his tiny wings.

Lauren Thompson’s sparse and poetic writing is appropriate for young children. But for me, John Butler’s illustrations carry this book. As you enjoy the pages, it is easy to imagine that you are looking up through Wee Little Chick’s brand new eyes as he trundles through his new home making friends. The skewed, fish-eye perspective Butler uses to depict the animal faces as they gaze down at the Wee Little Chick adds a refreshingly comic touch. Young and old alike will be charmed by the cherubic expressions and subtle details of Butler’s barnyard animals. Thompson and Butler’s Wee Little Chick provides abundant opportunities for discussing the perennially favorite topic of farm animals with the wee ones in your life!

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