Hens for Friends, about a young boy’s fun relationship with Margaret the chicken, is based on the reality of a family keeping a few laying hens. The topic encourages empathy and critical thinking skills. Delightful 24 full-color realistic, amusing illustrations by award-winning Amelia Hansen.Backyard chickens have become a newsworthy topic, in urban as well as suburban and rural areas.Caring for backyard chickens ties into the growing nation-wide concerns of everyday people about the safety of...
