Bawk Bawk in the Backyard: A True Backyard Chicken Story

by Celina Marie Chase

A delightful introduction to the fun and responsibility of backyard chicken keeping. Featuring bonus helpful reminders for kids, tips for beginners, plus photos of the events that inspired the story! Experience the joy of chickens, the love of family, and the beauty of nature in this charming children's picture book. From "peep, cheep, chirp," to "bawk, bawk, bawk," follow along as the little baby chicks grow up and begin to lay eggs.Watercolor illustrations and whimsical rhyme bring this educational topic to life in a meaningful way.Written and illustrated by Celina Marie Chase, the mother in the story. Look for Allie, the cat, each time you turn the page!

36 pages, ebook

Published April 4, 2023

About the author

I'm a Michigan artist and author, with a book about backyard chickens! I love growing food and flowers, making art, and writing stories.

Reviews

[KaIyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful and educational read! Bawk Bawk in the Backyard is the perfect blend of story and how-to guide for young children curious about animals and nature. With charming real-life photos, fun facts, and a hide-and-seek game featuring Allie the cat, it keeps little readers entertained while teaching the basics of chicken keeping. A must-have for families considering backyard chickensor anyone who loves a feel-good farmyard tale!

[Flora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Story About Family and Nature
I really enjoyed how the book mixes family moments, nature, and taking care of animals. Watching the chicks grow up was adorable. The author’s love for chickens really shows, and it made me want to learn more about raising my own someday. Allie the cat was a fun extra detail too!

[Lily L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bawk Bawk in the Backyard is such an adorable children’s book, not to mention it's a true backyard chicken story. It encapsulates the importance of being family-oriented and also the love for animals!

[Carolyn Watson-Dubisch · Rating 5 out of 5]

A adorable story about raising a flock of chickens. Kids will love this one. Told in verse and nice muted colors. Just a sweet book.

[Robyn Gram-Barclay · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an awesome, fun and informative story about raising chickens! Simple, calming and yet wonderful illustrations.

[Sarah Bankuti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book and so did my girls! Now they want to raise chickens

[Celina Chase · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of my favorite memories were made while raising chickens with my husband and children in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I've written this story with these memories in mind, and to make sure everyone knows just how fun the process can be!