Hen, a Chick and a String Guitar [With CD]

by Margaret Read MacDonald

Book Overview

This hilarious retelling of the huge turnip grown in a cottage garden will be enjoyed by small children. The old man and his wife tug and heave at the giant turnip, to be joined by various animals and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841487961
• ISBN13: 9781841487960
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.3" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 2 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Preschooler's Delight

This book features beautiful illustrations. They are bold and bright, and exactly what attracts the attention of a 4 year old boy like my son. He loves the repetition and counting in this book, and I only wish I'd found it sooner. I had to listen to the CD (that comes with the book) to understand exactly how the rhythm in the song goes. I must say, it's nicely performed and the guitar is very soothing. The tune is catchy and can also be listened to while a child "reads" along in the book. Terrific for emergent readers. I'd recommend this for ages 3 and up without reservation.

Librarians and children will love this book

This Chilian folk tale told in song format is a must have. Great for any parent, teacher, or librarian. The song on the CD matches the text in this wonderfully illustrated book. The song is funny and easy for children to sing along with. There is also counting by twos and animal relationships (cat to kitten, cow to calf). I used this in my library with 1st and 2nd grade students and they loved it! By the end of the book, everyone was swaying and singing along with the music. Moooo!