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Three hens and a peacock / written by Lester L. Laminack ; illustrated by Henry Cole.
When life on the Tucker farm is disrupted by the arrival of a peacock, whose shrieking and strutting bring many welcome visitors, the hens complain that they are doing all of the work until the hound suggests a trade.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781561455645 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Publisher: Atlanta : Peachtree, [2017]
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| Subject: | Farm life > Juvenile fiction. Contentment > Juvenile fiction. Peacocks > Juvenile fiction. Chickens > Juvenile fiction. Dogs > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | STO JP Lamin | 31681030055230 | PICTURE | Available | - |
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When life on the Tucker farm is disrupted by the arrival of a peacock, whose shrieking and strutting bring many welcome visitors, the hens complain that they are doing all of the work until the hound suggests a trade. - Peachtree Pub Co Inc
This hilarious book reveals what happens when some foolish farm animals decide to trade rolesâand discover just how hard it is to do someone elseâs job.
The Tuckersâ farm is a peaceful place. Everyone has a job and no one complains. That is, until a hapless peacock falls off the back of a passing truck and stirs things up. Soon, customers are flocking to the farm to see what all the fuss is about. But the hens donât like the newcomer getting attention while they do all the hard work. The wise old hound sees the problem and helps orchestrate a job swap. What follows is the hilarious tale of three hens who get in way over their feathered heads, and one very distressed peacock who just canât figure out how to lay an egg.
Lester L. Laminack has created a comical look at what happens when we underestimate the value of othersâ work. Henry Coleâs delightful illustrations heighten the storyâs humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud. - Random House, Inc.
A hilarious read-aloud favorite about some foolish farm animals who decide to trade rolesâand discover just how hard it is to do someone else's job, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Henry Cole.
The Tuckers' farm is a peaceful place where everyone has a job and no one complains. That is, until a hapless peacock falls off the back of a passing truck and stirs things up. Soon, customers are flocking to the farm to see what all the fuss is about. But the hens don't like the newcomer getting attention while they do all the hard work. When a wise old hound sees the problem, he helps orchestrate a job swap.
What follows is the riotous tale of three hens who get in way over their feathered heads, and one very distressed peacock who just can't figure out how to lay an egg.
Lester L. Laminack has created a comical look at envy, finding your strength, and what happens when we underestimate the value of others' work. Henry Cole's delightful illustrations heighten the story's humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud.
