Talk to Mr. Ted: The Dog & The Chicken [Large Print]

By: Pell, Suzanne

Meet Mr. Ted - the calm, wise horse who always seems to know exactly what to say.

Life on the farm can be noisy, messy, and full of misunderstandings. The chickens flap and scatter, the goats bounce around, and the barnyard is rarely quiet. But when things start to feel out of control, everyone knows there's one place to go for help: talk to Mr. Ted.

When Jax, the rancher's energetic new puppy, can't understand why the chickens panic every time he runs toward them, he turns to Mr. Ted for advice. With patience, humor, and a little barnyard wisdom, Mr. Ted helps Jax see things from the chickens' point of view. What begins as confusion turns into understanding as Jax learns that sometimes the best way to solve a problem is simply to slow down, listen, and try again.

Through gentle storytelling and charming farmyard scenes, Talk to Mr. Ted - The Dog & The Chicken shows young readers how kindness, empathy, and communication can turn chaos into friendship. Children will laugh at the lively animals, recognize the feeling of making mistakes, and discover that being trusted doesn't mean being perfect-it means trying your best.

Filled with warmth, humor, and heart, this delightful barnyard adventure encourages kids to think about how their actions affect others and reminds them that learning to get along is one of the most important lessons of all.

Perfect for family reading time, classrooms, and bedtime stories, this beautifully illustrated picture book invites children to explore the value of patience, understanding, and second chances.

When things feel confusing or overwhelming, there's always one simple solution:

Talk to Mr. Ted.

• Format: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1969146532
• ISBN13: 9781969146534
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Books by Sue - Sue@booksbysue.com
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3