Chicken Boy Learns to Be Honest

By Brian M. Reck

When you cut corners, who pays the price?

Chicken Boy thought he was a genius. Instead of spending his afternoon tedious-fixing the loose wires on the chicken coop fence, he kicked some dirt and hay over the gaps so he could run out and play. His mother was fooled, the fence looked perfect, and Chicken Boy got his freedom.

Then, the outside world broke in.

First came a big, angry rat, followed by a terrifying midnight raid from a hungry fox. As the chicken coop erupts into chaos and feathers, Chicken Boy is forced to face a heartbreaking truth: his little lie put his entire community in danger.

Brought to life in the pages of Chicken Boy Learns to Be Honest, this gentle story beautifully shifts the focus from simple rules to real-world empathy. It delivers a touching, unforgettable lesson for young readers on the value of integrity, the immense courage it takes to confess, and why doing things the right way the first time is the ultimate way to protect the people we love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8CV2MQS
• ISBN13: 9798906110107
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Empire Publishers
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4