Queenie the Bantam

by Bob Graham

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.

Genres: Picture Books, Family, Childrens, Animals, Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.

An Australian children's author and illustrator. His books include Max, which won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Gold Award, Jethro Byrd, Fairy Child, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, and "Let's Get A Pup!" Said Kate which won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award

Reviews

[Kari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I alway's love Bob Graham's hippy families. ;)

[Arminzerella · Rating 3 out of 5]

A family rescues Queenie the hen from a near-drowning episode in the pond. They spend a few days nursing her back to health before returning her to the farm from which they suspect she escaped. Queenie makes the journey back to their house each day to lay an egg (in the dog's bed, no less), which the family collects. Queenie manages to lay an entire clutch of eggs while the family is distracted with the birth of a new baby, and the family dog accidentally incubates the eggs. The chicks hatch out and are taken back to the farm, except for one, who moves in with the family.

I have really enjoyed most of Bob Graham's books. I also really like chicken stories. So this is a winner on two counts!

[K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love this book. We currently have a pet chicken (lives outside though) so we can empathize with this darling family. We LOVE Bob Graham!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

We loved reading this book as a family when the kids were little. Sooo much fun!!!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pets
Farm

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alissa brings home things too - just like Caitlin.

[Michael Earp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful, as ever.

[pati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bob Graham really knows how to tell a story!

[Julie Fortenberry]

Hygge, fun and warmhearted.