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The Little Chick
A little chick decides to take a walk in the woods. Along the way, she meets four animals - an elephant, an ostrich, a rabbit, and a beaver. The little chick decides to make fun of the way they look. But when the little chick meets a fox, she wishes she was a little more like the four animals she insulted. In the end, the little chick learns an important lesson about judging others by the way they look.
36 pages, Paperback
Published September 6, 2021
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April 20, 2021
This is one of those books that really wow-ed me. There are so many children that come from different backgrounds, have different learning levels and capabilities, various physical traits distinct from others, and unique personalities. And this wonderful book would help them all understand why all people are different. Others have something you don’t and so does you, you have those that others don’t have. In the end, though, we’re all linked together with a bond called kindness and love. No matter how diverse our society is, if we stop judging everyone because of their differences, we will live a peaceful and happy life.
As the little chick struggles to figure out that her actions were wrong, that telling the truth and criticizing others are way too different, through her experience with the sly fox and wisdom from the animals she once insulted, she had realized that there will always be a proper way, with the right attitude and right reasons to voice out your observations.
There are lots of moral lessons you could acquire from this book but my favorite one was to be mindful of the words you say. “Think before you speak”, as many would say, because sometimes the sharpest weapon lies in your words. Always think how the others would feel. In that way, you would never hurt anyone.
“The Little Chick” contains a great message, packaged in a sweet and accessible way. This is a wonderful book that will sympathize with countless children.
Highly recommended!
As the little chick struggles to figure out that her actions were wrong, that telling the truth and criticizing others are way too different, through her experience with the sly fox and wisdom from the animals she once insulted, she had realized that there will always be a proper way, with the right attitude and right reasons to voice out your observations.
There are lots of moral lessons you could acquire from this book but my favorite one was to be mindful of the words you say. “Think before you speak”, as many would say, because sometimes the sharpest weapon lies in your words. Always think how the others would feel. In that way, you would never hurt anyone.
“The Little Chick” contains a great message, packaged in a sweet and accessible way. This is a wonderful book that will sympathize with countless children.
Highly recommended!
April 20, 2021
That was a great read!
We follow the story of the little chick on how she insulted all the animals she saw in the forest the moment she was broken out of her shell. She called the elephant’s nose ugly and long, mocked the rabbit’s big ears, teased the beaver with his big teeth, made fun of the ostrich’s long legs, and called it a king-sized turkey. All of them said to her that one day she would wish that she had those to herself but she responded only one thing, “Not me”. And when she encountered the sly fox, she wished that she had the sharp teeth of the beaver to cut the ropes that were tied around her and fast legs like the ostrich to run away from the fox. Rabbit hearing their conversation asked for help from the others. Eventually, the animals were able to save the little chick, and all of them ended up being friends together.
What I really like about this book is that it presents a problem and then shows the kids how the results would be if they choose the wrong path to take.
The author does a great job of creating realistic situations. The illustrations, as expected with Williams were adorable. It’s fun to see all the different animals make up the story.
This is another strong title in Williams’ line of masterpiece, and I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.
We follow the story of the little chick on how she insulted all the animals she saw in the forest the moment she was broken out of her shell. She called the elephant’s nose ugly and long, mocked the rabbit’s big ears, teased the beaver with his big teeth, made fun of the ostrich’s long legs, and called it a king-sized turkey. All of them said to her that one day she would wish that she had those to herself but she responded only one thing, “Not me”. And when she encountered the sly fox, she wished that she had the sharp teeth of the beaver to cut the ropes that were tied around her and fast legs like the ostrich to run away from the fox. Rabbit hearing their conversation asked for help from the others. Eventually, the animals were able to save the little chick, and all of them ended up being friends together.
What I really like about this book is that it presents a problem and then shows the kids how the results would be if they choose the wrong path to take.
The author does a great job of creating realistic situations. The illustrations, as expected with Williams were adorable. It’s fun to see all the different animals make up the story.
This is another strong title in Williams’ line of masterpiece, and I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.
April 21, 2021
This is a good book to read to your students when teaching them that sometimes the truth doesn't need to be spoken when it is rude and hurtful. Save it to yourself. Everything doesn’t need to be talked about.
The little chick has a bad mouth, she criticizes other animals severely and says unpleasant things about their physical traits. But in return, those animals didn’t let the fox eat the chick when she was outwitted by it to have lunch with him, where in fact she would be his lunch instead. This story teaches children that you don’t have to become a bully when you had the chance to just because you’ve experienced it yourself. There’s no need to be vengeful and spiteful towards them but grant them your forgiveness. Forgive anyone who has caused you pain. It is not for others but for yourself. It frees up your power, heals your body, mind, and soul. Forgiveness opens up a pathway through another peaceful journey.
This book is a delightful book with sweet illustrations. All that is needed to teach your children is right in this book, from valuing differences in others, kindness, forgiveness, being mindful of your words, you name it, this short storybook has a lot to offer.
I enjoyed it even in my adult years, and I hope in yours too. Highly recommended to readers of all ages.
The little chick has a bad mouth, she criticizes other animals severely and says unpleasant things about their physical traits. But in return, those animals didn’t let the fox eat the chick when she was outwitted by it to have lunch with him, where in fact she would be his lunch instead. This story teaches children that you don’t have to become a bully when you had the chance to just because you’ve experienced it yourself. There’s no need to be vengeful and spiteful towards them but grant them your forgiveness. Forgive anyone who has caused you pain. It is not for others but for yourself. It frees up your power, heals your body, mind, and soul. Forgiveness opens up a pathway through another peaceful journey.
This book is a delightful book with sweet illustrations. All that is needed to teach your children is right in this book, from valuing differences in others, kindness, forgiveness, being mindful of your words, you name it, this short storybook has a lot to offer.
I enjoyed it even in my adult years, and I hope in yours too. Highly recommended to readers of all ages.
April 20, 2021
How can a newborn little chick be so mean? All animals have their own unique quality, their distinctiveness to others, and the little chick loves to point that out, but in a very bad way.
At the beginning of the story, the little chick was said to be broken out of her shell and the first thing she ever did was to insult whoever she saw while roaming around the forest. She made fun of the elephant’s nose, shamed the rabbit for its ear, mocked the beaver for his big teeth, and taunted the ostrich’s long legs.
And it’s a great story to tell our children, because they weren’t aware of the world we’re living in, if we won’t teach them good manners at their young age, they will grow just like the little chick.
This story conveys important lessons in a very gentle and sympathetic manner. The author uses some good vocabulary that is simple yet will be easy to understand for toddlers, even those in their younger years. The illustrations are actually great; they are vivid, colorful, and bright. And this is the first time I’ve liked a visual representation from a children’s book, I loved the art style and I believed that both the illustrator and author put all their best in weaving this wonderful picture book.
At the beginning of the story, the little chick was said to be broken out of her shell and the first thing she ever did was to insult whoever she saw while roaming around the forest. She made fun of the elephant’s nose, shamed the rabbit for its ear, mocked the beaver for his big teeth, and taunted the ostrich’s long legs.
And it’s a great story to tell our children, because they weren’t aware of the world we’re living in, if we won’t teach them good manners at their young age, they will grow just like the little chick.
This story conveys important lessons in a very gentle and sympathetic manner. The author uses some good vocabulary that is simple yet will be easy to understand for toddlers, even those in their younger years. The illustrations are actually great; they are vivid, colorful, and bright. And this is the first time I’ve liked a visual representation from a children’s book, I loved the art style and I believed that both the illustrator and author put all their best in weaving this wonderful picture book.
April 21, 2021
I loved this book and my kids did as well.
This is the story of a little chick insulting others but also being saved by those very people when he needed them the most. I really admire the elephant, rabbit, beaver, and ostrich’s attitude towards the little chick despite all the insults she had thrown at them.
To be yourself takes courage. And only to be made fun of isn’t so great. An entire sea can’t sink in a ship unless the water gets inside. Similarly, if you don’t let negativity eat you up, you won’t be pulled down. And that’s only one of the lessons you could get from this book. Those who mock you and challenge your personality might look like the winner but in fact, they are only voicing out their insecurities. Accept who you are and believe in what you think is right. Through that, you’ll keep moving forward.
Overall, it's a fun, fast read and will likely appeal to young children. It is beautifully illustrated and teaches several lessons. This is a great discussion guide to use when talking about bullying, treating others the way you wanted to be treated, kindness, and forgiveness to your kids. It teaches us that it is okay to be different, that being unique is great, and there’s nothing wrong with it.
This is the story of a little chick insulting others but also being saved by those very people when he needed them the most. I really admire the elephant, rabbit, beaver, and ostrich’s attitude towards the little chick despite all the insults she had thrown at them.
To be yourself takes courage. And only to be made fun of isn’t so great. An entire sea can’t sink in a ship unless the water gets inside. Similarly, if you don’t let negativity eat you up, you won’t be pulled down. And that’s only one of the lessons you could get from this book. Those who mock you and challenge your personality might look like the winner but in fact, they are only voicing out their insecurities. Accept who you are and believe in what you think is right. Through that, you’ll keep moving forward.
Overall, it's a fun, fast read and will likely appeal to young children. It is beautifully illustrated and teaches several lessons. This is a great discussion guide to use when talking about bullying, treating others the way you wanted to be treated, kindness, and forgiveness to your kids. It teaches us that it is okay to be different, that being unique is great, and there’s nothing wrong with it.
April 21, 2021
Children will see how different everyone is, their particular traits that are unique, but instead of mocking these differences, this book will teach children how to value each other’s diversity.
To be honest, I felt like this book really did its purpose of teaching children to cherish each other despite all the differences we have. This picture book addresses it in a way that would be easy to understand. In addition, children would have a faster time relating to the characters because animals are used as the characters in here, which without a doubt, everyone loves.
The bullying theme is also touched on. I think it’s good that children, at their young age, would be aware of how mockery would lead them to nothing but regrets. Forgiveness and the right response against bullying are another lesson young ones should learn as well.
Text and Illustrations match perfectly, and I loved them. It’s as if Williams is really born to write, her works really have what it takes to be called an amazing author, and yes, it’s her.
To be honest, I felt like this book really did its purpose of teaching children to cherish each other despite all the differences we have. This picture book addresses it in a way that would be easy to understand. In addition, children would have a faster time relating to the characters because animals are used as the characters in here, which without a doubt, everyone loves.
The bullying theme is also touched on. I think it’s good that children, at their young age, would be aware of how mockery would lead them to nothing but regrets. Forgiveness and the right response against bullying are another lesson young ones should learn as well.
Text and Illustrations match perfectly, and I loved them. It’s as if Williams is really born to write, her works really have what it takes to be called an amazing author, and yes, it’s her.
April 22, 2021
The story started as the little chick was freed and broken out of her shell, but as soon as she saw the animals, she did not hesitate but insulted the elephant for his ugly long nose, and her teasing continued as she walked across the woods. I think it’s a reminder that your children would grow to be just like that if you won’t teach them good manners and guide them through their journey.
Parental guidance is also important. If the child’s thoughts and understanding of the world are altered, he would not go on the wrong path. To set them on the right track, a child may need constant guidance from his parents.
I liked how this book has a lot of moral lessons to offer, from valuing everyone’s differences, thinking before you speak, do not judge others based on their appearance, even as adults, they could learn a thing from here.
Another thing that I loved about this book, it has many pictures to accompany the text. Even toddlers would be able to understand the message the author wants to convey.
Praise for Williams for creating such a masterpiece.
Parental guidance is also important. If the child’s thoughts and understanding of the world are altered, he would not go on the wrong path. To set them on the right track, a child may need constant guidance from his parents.
I liked how this book has a lot of moral lessons to offer, from valuing everyone’s differences, thinking before you speak, do not judge others based on their appearance, even as adults, they could learn a thing from here.
Another thing that I loved about this book, it has many pictures to accompany the text. Even toddlers would be able to understand the message the author wants to convey.
Praise for Williams for creating such a masterpiece.
April 20, 2021
The story teaches everyone about their differences and embracing them instead of making fun of them. It will help students to have confidence in themselves even if some don't like it, it’s just that you can’t please everyone because you don’t exist to be one. You were born to follow your heart and be true to yourself, to show everyone how God made you as unique as you are.
What I liked in this book was despite all the insulting words the little chick threw at the animals, they weren’t much affected by it, which I believe is because they know who they really are, their authentic self and personality true to their heart.
The art style of illustrations and homespun language gives us an authentic flavor to this story. At the end of it, I felt their genuine feelings for each other. As the older animals saved the little chick from the sly fox, she realized that relationships are better felt when sweetened with love.
What I liked in this book was despite all the insulting words the little chick threw at the animals, they weren’t much affected by it, which I believe is because they know who they really are, their authentic self and personality true to their heart.
The art style of illustrations and homespun language gives us an authentic flavor to this story. At the end of it, I felt their genuine feelings for each other. As the older animals saved the little chick from the sly fox, she realized that relationships are better felt when sweetened with love.
April 20, 2021
This book is engaging and teaches important life lessons to young readers.
I’m a father of three and I love reading books to my kids. I read “The Little Chick” aloud to my 2 kids in the age range of 5-12 years old, and I think it hit home with them. They enjoyed it and definitely have learned a thing or two in here. I’m glad that I shared this great masterpiece with them.
It is very realistic how characters portray qualities that make them different from the others, which sometimes resulted in bullying. But this book will teach your children a powerful lesson of accepting everyone the way they are because sometimes they are the only ones who would be able to help you in trying times. I believe that children can connect with the story and resonate with it, it will teach them to embrace being different in this diverse world.
Nat Williams’ life lessons were given through pleasant rhymes and nicely textured illustrations.
I’m a father of three and I love reading books to my kids. I read “The Little Chick” aloud to my 2 kids in the age range of 5-12 years old, and I think it hit home with them. They enjoyed it and definitely have learned a thing or two in here. I’m glad that I shared this great masterpiece with them.
It is very realistic how characters portray qualities that make them different from the others, which sometimes resulted in bullying. But this book will teach your children a powerful lesson of accepting everyone the way they are because sometimes they are the only ones who would be able to help you in trying times. I believe that children can connect with the story and resonate with it, it will teach them to embrace being different in this diverse world.
Nat Williams’ life lessons were given through pleasant rhymes and nicely textured illustrations.
April 21, 2021
Prejudging others solely for their appearance isn’t OK. Height, weight, skin tone, or anything else, they don’t matter, what’s more, important is who they really are in the heart.
As the little chick walks in the woods, she meets four animals- elephant, rabbit, beaver, and ostrich, but instead of making friends, she teased their physical traits. And as she kept going, she met a sly fox that outwitted her to have lunch with him, when the whole situation sinks into her, she wished that she’s more of the animals she insulted. However, they didn’t let the little chick be eaten, but rather they saved her from the danger.
I liked how this could teach our children to not hold a grudge against those who have hurt them but to impure their souls with kindness.
What a wonderful book to build classroom unity, and harmony, especially among a diverse group of children. This would be a great book for educators like me that aspire to raise my advocacy about ‘anti-bullying. A must-read to all.
As the little chick walks in the woods, she meets four animals- elephant, rabbit, beaver, and ostrich, but instead of making friends, she teased their physical traits. And as she kept going, she met a sly fox that outwitted her to have lunch with him, when the whole situation sinks into her, she wished that she’s more of the animals she insulted. However, they didn’t let the little chick be eaten, but rather they saved her from the danger.
I liked how this could teach our children to not hold a grudge against those who have hurt them but to impure their souls with kindness.
What a wonderful book to build classroom unity, and harmony, especially among a diverse group of children. This would be a great book for educators like me that aspire to raise my advocacy about ‘anti-bullying. A must-read to all.
April 21, 2021
Different Isn't Ugly. It's Just Different
This colorful picture book will surely warm the hearts of children and adults. Every page is full of vibrant illustrations and endearing lessons that inspire the children to grow into kind and forgiving people.
I would recommend this book to all but especially to your children before he/she starts school because it has such a good message that is relatable and children might find themselves along the way. I greatly appreciate how the four animals- elephant, rabbit, beaver, and ostrich, handled the bullying situation, they are the best role models to our kids.
“Never make fun of someone just because they look different.”
This phrase is something that you could use with your kid or your students throughout the year to make them think and reflect on their actions. Children would learn from what happened to the little chick and hopefully value others.
This colorful picture book will surely warm the hearts of children and adults. Every page is full of vibrant illustrations and endearing lessons that inspire the children to grow into kind and forgiving people.
I would recommend this book to all but especially to your children before he/she starts school because it has such a good message that is relatable and children might find themselves along the way. I greatly appreciate how the four animals- elephant, rabbit, beaver, and ostrich, handled the bullying situation, they are the best role models to our kids.
“Never make fun of someone just because they look different.”
This phrase is something that you could use with your kid or your students throughout the year to make them think and reflect on their actions. Children would learn from what happened to the little chick and hopefully value others.
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