"A basic introduction to chickens and how they live on the farm. Simple text and full color photographs. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Shaina cares for a hen while waiting for its owner to claim the bird, a situation that is complicated when the hen lays dozens of eggs, scattering rowdy chicks throughout the village and inciting the wrath of Shaina's neighbors.

Discusses the life of hens that produce eggs to be sold. Portrays hens that run freely about the farm and those that never leave their cages.

Daisy, an unhappy hen in China, floats down the river in a basket and has an adventure.

A hungry wolf's attempts to fatten a chicken for his stewpot have unexpected results.

"An introduction to the life cycle of a chicken from egg to adult" --Provided by publisher.