Chicken Talk by Patricia MacLachlan illustrated by Jarrett J Krosoczka

Chickens are such fun characters for picture books and in this book they can talk! Here are the words on the back cover of this book:

Why would a chicken talk?
How would a chicken talk?
Can a chicken talk?

Watching and listening to the children reading books the chickens have learned how to write (perhaps) and now they have important things to tell the farmer, his wife and two children.

When you read this book in Australia you will need to translate arugula (US name) to rocket (Australian name).

I love the demands of the chickens -

MORE STORIES ABOUT BRAVE CHICKENS
YOU DRIVE TOO FAST CHEERFUL CHICKENS CROSS THIS ROAD
TOO HOT CAN WE HAVE A FAN?
TOO MANY JOYCES!

A sweet, silly, and slightly surreal celebration of individuality and connection. Kirkus

… throughout all the excitement, however small in scale,it’s a feeling of family affection that shines through. Horn Book

Here are the hens (all named Joyce) sitting on porch chairs.

I would pair this book with Doreen Cronin and Susan Meddaugh:

There are so many picture books about Chickens.  My friend from Kinderbookswitheverything has a huge Pinterest collection.  Here are a few of my favourite books about Chickens!

Albert and Lila

Banjo and Ruby Red

Louise the adventures of a chicken