Did you ever wonder whether the rather supercilious hen Rosie was ever captured by the fox who stalked her surreptitiously round the farmyard? We now have the answer, 47 years on from the publication of Pat Hutchins’ classic picture book. Rosie has hatched her own chick and the narrative revolves around her search for her baby.
As with the original book, reading the pictures is essential to understanding all the elements of the story. The reader can see baby chick and also a familiar figure – the fox who has also become a parent.
The text is still minimal, although there are slightly more words than in Rosie’s Walk, and there is plenty of repetition, supportive for beginner readers and suitable for enjoyable joining in when read aloud. Pat Hutchins has used the same colour palette with its strong focus on red, orange, yellow and green, transporting nostalgic adults back to where they were when they first encountered Rosie’s farmyard perambulation.
Rosie has lost her baby chick. She looks under the hen house. She looks behind the wheelbarrow. But little baby chick isn't there. But watch out Rosie - there's someone following you, and it's not just your baby chick!The funny sequel to the much-loved and bestselling Rosie's Walk, with the same element of danger and surprise that children so enjoy.
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Rosie has lost her baby chick. She looks under the hen house.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Where, Oh Where Is Rosie's Chick? and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Where, Oh Where Is Rosie's Chick? features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
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Where, Oh Where Is Rosie's Chick? was written by Pat Hutchins and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Where, Oh Where Is Rosie's Chick? has 32 pages
