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Jan 19, 2009

Tasha rated it:

From the minute they hatch, Penny, Polly and Molly are chicks of a different feather. They wrestle worms, race bugs, and dive for flies. And they move at a fast pace with a "Peep, peep, zoom, zip, cheep." All of the farm animals beg mother hen to make her chicks behave and be good. But mother hen knows that her chicks are good. Even the farmer gets upset when he finds the chicks under the hood of his tractor. The animals on the farm put together an educational program for the chi More...

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Nov 25, 2011

Erin rated it:

I really enjoyed the feminist message here. The book was active and fun and the style of the illustrations appropriately echoed that feeling. I did find the couple instances where two full page spreads are next to each other, only separated by the gutter to the distracting, especially with the bold, blocky designs of the illustration- They seemed to run together in a rather unpleasant way. That said, some of the visual elements like the overly circular cow didn't quite capture my fancy eithe More...

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Aug 12, 2010

Marni rated it:

I love curling up to read a book to my kids, and discover lessons beautifully taught and illustrated for myself. To them it was a fun, cute story about three chicks that don't behave as all the other chicks do, but when the time comes, everyone is grateful for their unique interests. To me, it was a reminder that my kids may not do things like most other kids, but they each have impressive and unique qualities that I am excited to see mature.

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Apr 01, 2009

Joenna rated it:

Too cute! Three little chicks, Penny, Polly, and Molly, aren't your typical chicks. Instead of being cute and quiet, they like to shake things up. They especially like to look under the farmer's tractor hood. The older hens want to teach them to be nice chicks, but the little chicks have too much fun swinging on cow's tails and roping roosters. It's not until the farmer's tractor won't start up and the chicks fix it, that the farm realizes it's good to have these tough chicks around.

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Jun 19, 2009

Cassie rated it:

Not all girls enjoy dressing up in frou frou pink outfits and sipping tea. If you know a little girl like that, then make sure to remind them that it is ok to be a tough chick! Introduce them to Penny, Polly and Molly; three tough chicks who would rather wrestle a worm than quietly peck grain off the henhouse floor. Peep, peep, zoom, zip, cheep! The other animals in the baryard want the chicks to act normal and not bad. Thankfully they have a mama who reminds the animals that They're tough a More...

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Mar 09, 2009

Julie rated it:

This is a very cute story about some "tough chicks" that do not behave like hte other chicks. These chicks are always into something and curious about everything around them. Everyone tells them to be good, but in the end, having tough chicks around saves the day. This is a great read aloud for children K and up. The illustrations are done in bold acrylics and give the illusion of all the activity on a farm. Hihgly recommended for all the Tough Chicks out there!

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Mar 12, 2009

Maria rated it:

I received a free copy of this book via First Reads, and I'm thrilled: the story is great, the illustrations are fantastic, and the pace is perfect for a small child.

Penny, Polly, and Molly are the "tough" chicks, the ones always causing trouble around the farm. When their mother, Mama Hen, is chastised for her chicks' behaviour, she insists that her chicks are good--and they are!

This is a very sweet story for "chicks" and little boys alike. My son, wh More...

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Aug 11, 2011

Melanie rated it:

Chicks Penny, Polly and Molly have always been different from the other chicks. They don't quietly peck grain and build nests. They get into the farmer's tractor, play in the mud and sing instead of cheep. Many barnyard animals have tried to help them to no avail. Mother Hen is forever being told to control her chicks, but she loves them as they are.

Being tough chicks just might come in useful when the farmer's tractor gets stuck and it's about to rain.

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Feb 08, 2010

VegasGal rated it:

Some chicks are quiet, while others spend hours preening their feathers, but not the three chicks in this story, they're a feisty powerhouse trio. The author not only creates an adorable story and the illustrator dazzles the eyes with substantial and striking artwork, but she also entertains and celebrates the positiveness of being a strong, different and independent female. What a fun, inspiring romp with cute lil' chickens.

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Jul 25, 2009

Pauline rated it:

Robby picked this out at the library and I was really excited to see his reaction. Although the story focuses on the three female chicks, he and I had some interesting conversations about gender. I am amazed that a 3-1/2 year old already has notions about what boys & girls do and/or how they act! What a great lesson for all children!

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May 23, 2009

Jenny rated it:

This is one of my new favorite children's books. It recognizes creative children who are marching to their own drummer. I have a bunch of kids like this, and I really appreciate the postive spin from this author. The illustrations are bright, and hilarious. I love the round cows and sheep. Get this one and read it!

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Oct 29, 2010

Emily (Super Reader Girl Reviews) rated it:

SO cute! I loved this book about three chicks who do not fit the typical mold. They are adventurous, inquisitive, intelligent, and energetic. The other farm animals want them to change and try to teach them how to be "proper" chickens, but the way they are may prove to actually be just what this farm needs!

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Mar 30, 2009

Shauna rated it:

Although not touted as a homeschool book, this is a GREAT book for homeschoolers. Especially homeschoolers with girls. (Especially girls who may be a little less traditional than others. I could relate to the mother hen. ("They are good chicks." "Are they good chicks?" "They ARE good chicks!")

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Dec 02, 2009

Anna rated it:

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Feb 25, 2009

carissa rated it:

Penny, Polly, and Molly are not your normal barnyard chicks. Rather than scratch dirt and act "normal," these chicks fly about causing trouble. All of the other animals tell mother Hen to make those chicks "be good," to which she replies, "they are good."

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Jun 04, 2010

Dolly rated it:

A little bit of girl power in the form of little chicks, this book celebrates individuality, creativity and curiosity, as well as a love for learning. It's a fun book to read aloud and our girls really liked it.

Peep, peep, zoom, zip, cheep!

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May 08, 2009

Michelle rated it:

This is rally cute! It's about chicks who are different right from the start and rather than being like all the rest of the chicks and animals they prove they are worthy just as they are. Smart, tough, imaginative. A great lesson for all.

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May 18, 2009

Karyn The Pirate rated it:

This is a very funny story about 3 little chicks who don't quite do what everyone thinks that they should. But the chicks prove that while everyone else thought they were just goofing around, they were learning useful skills.

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Apr 21, 2009

Steph rated it:

This book was me on so many levels. I love it. I even bought a copy of it to have for myself. I was teased at work a bit for having a "children's" book but guess what? Those are the people that don't get "Tough Chicks"!

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Jan 15, 2009

Marie rated it:

These 3 chicks are into everything, but in a GOOD way! It takes all kinds in this world, including curious, energetic, tough chicks. This book is great at demonstrating diversity, while simply telling a fun story.

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Apr 06, 2011

Kim rated it:

Sort of a cute story about baby chicks who don't want to do what the other animals tell them to. Instead, they want to work on the farmers tractor. A little long for storytime, but might work out for an older crowd.

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Jul 30, 2009

Diana rated it:

When three tough chicks hatch they are smart, strong, and totally unacceptable to most of the barnyard animals who tell their mother to make them be nice. Their ingenuity is appreciated when they avert a disaster.

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Mar 01, 2009

Molly rated it:

This was a fun book about three little chicks that just enjoy having fun! These three little chicks just don't know how to act like chicks but it does not matter to them they have their own skills. Ages 4+

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Jul 14, 2010

Modboy rated it:

It's about three tough chicks that do not conform to what (farm) society expects of them. More importantly they are true to themselves. In the end guess who saves the day due to their unique skills?

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Mar 10, 2009

Robin rated it:

A very cute book about three chicks who are different--in a good way. I especially love the one chick who is an engineer/architect (being a female engineer myself). A great book to read to any girl who's trying to just be herself instead of trying to be what girls are "supposed" to be.

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Jun 19, 2010

Nancy rated it:

i like and dislke this book at the same time: the illustrations are not my favorite style but the mother hen has a strong and quiet faith in her "wayward" girls.

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Oct 09, 2009

Lindi rated it:

I got a chuckle out of this celebration of active and inquisitive children -- I mean chickens -- and the understanding that "active" doesn't automatically mean not good!

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Nov 01, 2011

Emilyn rated it:

Smart, strong, tough chicks! This feminist mommy is totally digging this book. And my little boy likes it, too, since the chicks fix a broken tractor.

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Jun 16, 2009

Jeanne rated it:

Imagine. . . even little chicks don't always have to conform to society's ideas of proper behavior. It's good when the mom's supportive, too. "Nice form."

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May 03, 2011

Katrina rated it:

This is my kids, and what I strive for as a Mama... standing up for my tough and creative littles even when they don't fit the mold. LOVE this book!

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