Five Fuzzy Chicks

by Diana Murray, Sydney Hanson (Illustrations)

Five baby chicks are determined to have some fun before bed in a rhyming farm story with counting elements.

It's time for bed, but these five chicks are full of energy!

They race out of the coop to visit all of the other animals. But the dog is so snuggly and the hay is so comfy, and these five fuzzy chicks can't help but fall asleep one by one.

Before long, the sleeping chicks are scattered all over the farm! What will Mama Hen do?

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Animals, Counting, Childrens, Birds, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 11, 2020

About the author

Diana Murray is the author of UNICORN NIGHT (an Amazon Best Book of the Year from the bestselling UNICORN DAY series) and GOODNIGHT, VEGGIES (a Jr. Library Guild Selection), as well as many other picture books and early readers. Diana grew up in New York City and still lives nearby with her husband, two creative kids, and a dancing dog. http://www.dianamurray.com

Reviews

[Rachael Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Use for in person storytime.

[Megan Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too much cuteness.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

great for toddler storytime. simple, repeating, rhyming text plus large format and adorable pictures.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book for a farm or chicken story time. Big illustrations.

[Alice Ball · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute going-to-sleep story with soft fuzzy illustrations!

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Five Fuzzy Chicks by Diana Murray, illustrated by Sydney Hanson PICTURE BOOK Imprint, (Macmillan), 2020, $17. 9781250301222

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

It's the end of a busy day on the farm, and the mother hen is gathering her 5 chicks into the coop for the night, but they aren't ready for sleep - they still want to run and play! So they head out to the pasture, but the grass os so soft, one of the chicks falls asleep right there with the cow, the next falls asleep with the pig, then the dog, the horse and the sheep each have 1 sleepy chick with them. Eventually mother hen collects them all and brings them home.

Sydney Hanson's illustrations are the sweetest! The sleepy chicks are darling, and I loved how cuddly they were as they fell asleep with each of the other farm animals. There's a great picture of the barnyard at the end - let your little one find all five tiny chicks - they are all there! The rhyming text is great for a bedtime read.

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[Leeanne Grover · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although the concept of the story behind “Five Fuzzy Chicks” is old, it is still a delightful story. The sun is setting and everyone on the farm is ready for bed. However, five baby chicks are full of energy and want to explore the farm. One by one, each chick falls asleep and at the end of the story the mother hen gathers her children and take them back home to the chicken coop. I loved the illustrations by Sydney Hanson because of the soft hues and angles used to create a cozy environment for the baby chicks. Diana Murray also uses her gift of words to create a lullaby with her rhyming words. A perfect book for parents to read out loud to their small children.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Undoubtedly, many parents and caregivers will be able to relate to this picture book, illustrated charmingly with pencils and watercolor and then digitally finished. While dusk is approaching and everyone on the farm is settling down to rest, five fuzzy chicks have adventure on the mind, and they head off to visit various animals. Since the story is told in rhyming text, it's easy to read and fun to follow, especially as those chicks drop off to sleep, one by one. The use of repetitive phrases such as "is so cozy" or "is so soft," and "one chick falls asleep" works well to almost lull readers to sleep alongside those once boisterous chicks. Somehow, Mama Hen figures out where they are, collects all five of her offspring, and carries them home as fireflies fill the night skies. Naturally, this picture book would make an excellent bedtime read aloud.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's the end of a busy day on the farm, and the mother hen is gathering her 5 chicks into the coop for the night, but they aren't ready for sleep - they still want to run and play! So they head out to the pasture, but the grass os so soft, one of the chicks falls asleep right there with the cow, the next falls asleep with the pig, then the dog, the horse and the sheep each have 1 sleepy chick with them. Eventually mother hen collects them all and brings them home.

Sydney Hanson's illustrations are the sweetest! The sleepy chicks are darling, and I loved how cuddly they were as they fell asleep with each of the other farm animals. There's a great picture of the barnyard at the end - let your little one find all five tiny chicks - they are all there! The rhyming text is great for a bedtime read.

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[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack borrowed this book from the Columbus Metropolitan Library. I picked it because he loves numbers, farm animals (especially Nana’s chickens), and bedtime stories. A couple days ago, he picked it up to “read” to himself. Today, we read it before nap, and he loved it and had me read it a second time. He liked counting down the chicks and pointing out when they were sleeping and making noises for all the animals. He also liked the mama hen though he called her a rooster a few times.

Beyond the fact that the story and animal interactions are super sweet, the illustration style is truly special. The artist blends physical watercolor with digital art, and the whole book felt like a series of beautiful pastoral paintings.

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This adorable counting book will have young readers counting chicks as they run around the barnyard and fall asleep in all the comfy spots. It's the end of a long day on the farm, and while everyone else is winding it up and getting ready for the night, the little chicks are full of energy. They run around visiting all of the other animals, but one by one the drop off to sleep. With cheerful, colorful illustrations and bouncy, rhyming text, young children will have fun counting the chicks and seeing how Mother Hen gets them all home and in bed. This would be a fun book to share with kids at bed time.

[Kaitlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is now our favorite new bedtime book!

This sweet rhyming story is filled with excitement, laughs, and cozy, cozy farm pictures that just make you want to cuddle your little one even closer. There is even extra comedy in the beautiful art by Sydney Hanson (see the page with the dog for my favorite example of this).

The words and pictures both do an impeccable job of lulling little ones to sleep. I highly recommend everyone gets a copy when it comes out. So thankful for this beautiful arc.

[Andria Rosenbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This rhyming read aloud, counting/ bedtime story is made for springtime.
Readers will delight in these five, fuzzy chicks buzzing with energy. Each one runs around before falling asleep in various, cozy locations on the farm. Then their mama gathers them all together.
The illustrations pair perfectly with the words, adding to the fun, dimension and sweetness of the chicks.
This is a book begging to be read again and again!

[The Library Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's night time on the farm, and Mama Hen is having trouble rounding up her babies. One by one, they find places to snuggle cozily with the rest of the farm animals, then eventually Mama is able to scoop them all up to snuggle with her in the coop.

Initially I thought the rhyme here wasn't smooth, but the second time I read it I got the rhythm and it worked, and I am planning on using it in an upcoming story time.

[Tim McCanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another gem from Diana Murray! This sweet rhymer follows five fuzzy chicks around the farm as they seek out excitement, but adorably drop off to sleep, one by one. Sydney Hanson's illustrations are soft and cuddly, but full of fun details that demand a nightly reading. Perfect for any little one's library. Highly recommended.

[Michelle Schaub · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is destined to be a farmyard classic. Countdown to bedtime with five fuzzy chicks who aren’t quite ready for bed. Readers will delight in the repetition of farm animal sounds as the chicks say goodnight to their neighbors. The cozy illustrations and soothing rhythm will soon have children’ cuddled up in their own snuggly nests.

[Gretchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect bedtime read-aloud for the very young. The lyrical text and the adorable, soft illustrations weave sleepy magic and wrap readers in a warm blanket of love. If this weren't enough, Murray has introduced animal sounds and simple subtraction to her barnyard tale, giving this book maximum re-readability. Five Fuzzy Chicks is sure to become a bedtime favorite.

[Susan Eaddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gentle story of mischievous chicks run, run, running at bedtime. Small fry will learn first concepts of positional words and counting backwards as the chicks drop off to sleep one by one. Their barnyard neighbors provide safe harbor until Mama Hen gathers her brood for a satisfying bedtime ending.

[Clwseattle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five Fuzzy Chicks is a very sweet book story of rambunctious little ones at the end of their day. The illustrations are beautifully done with a deft hand of soft gentleness. I found the rhyming to be a bit uneven and choppy. The first 4 lines for each of the chicks are perfect, but the endings are a bit disconnected.

4 stars

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely, counting go-to-sleep tale set on the farm where five fuzzy chicks run off, fall asleep one by one, then are quickly gathered up by Mama hen to the coop, where all five chicks go to sleep. You can count on this one to be a go-to-sleep favorite.

[Aimée Bissonette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable! The rhyme is spot on and the illustrations are terrific. This is a wonderful counting book for the littlest readers. Fun introduction to farm animals and their sounds, with everyone tucked in snugly at the end. What a joy.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Delightful rhyming book about five chicks who have too much energy to go to bed. They run around the farm and find other places to sleep. The repetitive rhyme scheme will draw in young readers and they'll happily make the animal sounds too.

[Jenna Grodzicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's bedtime, but these five chicks are full of energy! Together they run around the farm, but one by one they fall fast asleep. The lyrical language and soft, watercolor and pencil illustrations make this a perfect choice for a bedtime or anytime read aloud.

[Erin Dealey · Rating 5 out of 5]

FIVE FUZZY CHICKS is an adorable counting book by Diana Murray with warm-fuzzy illustrations by Sydney Hanson. The animal sounds and clever repetition will have emerging readers predicting the next line on each spread. What a wonderful book for an Easter basket or Springtime read-aloud!

[Cassandra Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not anything that hasn't been done before, but the delivery with the soft watercolor pictures really makes it worthwhile. There are opportunities to explore counting, rhyming, and onomatopoeia with your little ones.

[Annamarie Carlson (she, her)]

Five fuzzy chicks aren't ready for bed! They wander the barnyard looking for some fun, but gradually they each find a cozy spot to doze off in.

Fun rhythmic text and animal sounds makes this a storytime winner. I see this one turning into a flannel story in the near future.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sweet art reminds me a bit of the Little Golden Books. Set on the farm, five fuzzy chicks want to explore instead of go to bed. One by one, they can't help but fall asleep near a barnyard friend. Rhyming, animal sounds, good for the little ones.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super twee. Five fuzzy chicks go gallivanting around the farmyard, but one by one snuggle up with soft grass, moss, or animal friends. Lots of descriptions of actions, and of course animal calls, so lots of potential for interactivity and movement.

[Binxie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A riff on 5 Little Ducks, this is one sure to please the storytime crowd. The illustrations are soft yet bold enough for a group. The setting is a the farm and the usual suspects say hi to the chicks as readers count down from 5. Can be used in a variety of themed storytimes.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This sweetly illustrated counting story is enjoyable for children to learn to count from one to five and from five to one. Five little chicks don't want to settle down to sleep, but their mother finds them each sleeping in a different place. Cute story.