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Chick Chat
Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes.
Peep, peep, peep! Baby Chick has a lot to say!
Everyone in Chick’s family is too busy to chat with her. But when chatty baby Chick adopts a large egg—she finally finds a friend who is a good listener. When her egg goes missing, Chick is heartbroken, until she finds that it has hatched into a brand-new friend!
Peep, peep, peep! Baby Chick has a lot to say!
Everyone in Chick’s family is too busy to chat with her. But when chatty baby Chick adopts a large egg—she finally finds a friend who is a good listener. When her egg goes missing, Chick is heartbroken, until she finds that it has hatched into a brand-new friend!
40 pages, Hardcover
Published January 19, 2021
About the author
Janie Bynum
29 books7 followersJANIE BYNUM is the author-illustrator of several books for children, including ALTOONA BABOONA. She says, "When I sat down to write Nutmeg and Barley, I was thinking about how opposites tend to attract. I also wanted to explore the consequences of miscommunication -- so common in all types of relationships. Finally, and probably most important, Nutmeg and Barley is about how friends nurture each other -- in spite of little tiffs or differences."
from Candlewick's website http://www.candlewick.com
from Candlewick's website http://www.candlewick.com
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January 18, 2021
***HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY***
Chick Chat is a charming little story about a chick who has a lot to say. Unfortunately, mama, papa and sister are too busy to listen. Undeterred he begins to play in the sand with his favorite stuffed animal. When he unearths an egg he decides to take it home. His parents tell him he has to put it back.
The next morning chick awakes to find the egg gone. After searching he finds a little hatched turtle who doesn’t say much but is fun to play with and a good listener :)
This book has simple verse and really cute illustrations. I think this would be perfect for ages 2 to 4. I enjoyed it.
I received an Arc of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Chick Chat is a charming little story about a chick who has a lot to say. Unfortunately, mama, papa and sister are too busy to listen. Undeterred he begins to play in the sand with his favorite stuffed animal. When he unearths an egg he decides to take it home. His parents tell him he has to put it back.
The next morning chick awakes to find the egg gone. After searching he finds a little hatched turtle who doesn’t say much but is fun to play with and a good listener :)
This book has simple verse and really cute illustrations. I think this would be perfect for ages 2 to 4. I enjoyed it.
I received an Arc of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
November 9, 2020
Actually this story picture book is so freaking cute but also tells me so many things about human behaviour even though, yes, the characters are the chick's family.
Did you have lots to day when you were a kid?
Do you think kids speak a lot? All the time?
Do we not have a little patience to actually listen and give some time to kids when they try to tell us things they feel like telling us?
Most of the time, we don't and we care less when we try too hard trying to show the rest of the world that we are trying our best for our kids. Really?
And that's how I became quite in the real world and became quite vocal in the virtual world because there's actually no one who actually listens to me since I was a kid.
That's the idea what the book is talking about but lucky chick, it got a friend who loves listening!
Thank you, author/s and the Publisher for the advanced reader copy.
Did you have lots to day when you were a kid?
Do you think kids speak a lot? All the time?
Do we not have a little patience to actually listen and give some time to kids when they try to tell us things they feel like telling us?
Most of the time, we don't and we care less when we try too hard trying to show the rest of the world that we are trying our best for our kids. Really?
And that's how I became quite in the real world and became quite vocal in the virtual world because there's actually no one who actually listens to me since I was a kid.
That's the idea what the book is talking about but lucky chick, it got a friend who loves listening!
Thank you, author/s and the Publisher for the advanced reader copy.
September 16, 2020
Peep!Peep!Peep! My my my....baby chick sure has a lot to say! Like most "kids" this little chick has a lot she wants to talk about, but sadly her family is just to busy to listen. Little chick stumbles across an egg that has Nothing to say but it sure is a good listener.
This book was short and sweet. The writing is simple and the book is full of brightly colored illustrations. This sweet little book is perfect for early listeners and new readers. This little book doesnt offer much in the way of a plot or learning oppurtunity, but it is really cute.
I recieved a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was short and sweet. The writing is simple and the book is full of brightly colored illustrations. This sweet little book is perfect for early listeners and new readers. This little book doesnt offer much in the way of a plot or learning oppurtunity, but it is really cute.
I recieved a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 6, 2020
Peep, peep, peep! Baby Chick has a lot to say!
Baby Chick just wants to chat.
Little Chick tries to talk to his family members but everyone of them were busy with other things. That didn't stop him from peeping. While exploring, Baby Chick finds a mysterious egg and takes care of it. He protects it and stays with it and tells it all he wants to say. When the egg hatches, Chick gains a new friend who doesn't speak a lot but is happy to offer a listening ear to his new friend while he keeps speaking.
Charming and fun illustrations combined with text for younger readers. The colorful drawing style is gonna make every child love it. The not so young readers will appreciate the humor in the story especially if they are the talkers in family.
A great choice to learn about balance and making friends.
A story about patience, friendship and kindness.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Baby Chick just wants to chat.
Little Chick tries to talk to his family members but everyone of them were busy with other things. That didn't stop him from peeping. While exploring, Baby Chick finds a mysterious egg and takes care of it. He protects it and stays with it and tells it all he wants to say. When the egg hatches, Chick gains a new friend who doesn't speak a lot but is happy to offer a listening ear to his new friend while he keeps speaking.
Charming and fun illustrations combined with text for younger readers. The colorful drawing style is gonna make every child love it. The not so young readers will appreciate the humor in the story especially if they are the talkers in family.
A great choice to learn about balance and making friends.
A story about patience, friendship and kindness.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 31, 2020
English Review Below.
قصة أطقال كيوت جدا مفيهاش كتابة كتير أو حتى حبكة، عن كتكوت بيحب يتكلم كتير ولكن عيلته مشغولة عنه، فبيلاقي صديق جديد. مناسبة جدا للأطفال الصغيرين اللي لسة بيبدأوا يقرأوا القصص ويتابعوا تطور الأحداث، ده غير أن الرسم كيوت جدا.
A really cute story with not a lot of text or plot, about a chick who "talks" a lot and all his family member are busy, so he finds a new friend. I think it's perfect for really young kids because of the cheerful illustrations.
I thank Netgalley and North South Books for the digital ARC.
قصة أطقال كيوت جدا مفيهاش كتابة كتير أو حتى حبكة، عن كتكوت بيحب يتكلم كتير ولكن عيلته مشغولة عنه، فبيلاقي صديق جديد. مناسبة جدا للأطفال الصغيرين اللي لسة بيبدأوا يقرأوا القصص ويتابعوا تطور الأحداث، ده غير أن الرسم كيوت جدا.
A really cute story with not a lot of text or plot, about a chick who "talks" a lot and all his family member are busy, so he finds a new friend. I think it's perfect for really young kids because of the cheerful illustrations.
I thank Netgalley and North South Books for the digital ARC.
August 31, 2020
What a sweet and endearing story! Chick Chat is about a chatty little chick, his family, and a new friend.
The illustrations are fun and the story is engaging for young readers.
Many thanks to NorthSouth Books and NetGalley for the advance copy.
The illustrations are fun and the story is engaging for young readers.
Many thanks to NorthSouth Books and NetGalley for the advance copy.
January 28, 2026
This short and sweet story follows a talkative young chick as it tries, fails, and finally succeeds in finding someone who will listen. A great option for a read-aloud, young readers will have fun with this humorous and familiar situation. The reveal of chick's new friend creates an opening for further learning about the different types of animals that lay eggs.
August 27, 2020
A very short book, not a lot of text in this one, but a fun adventure that can teach kind of a lot, listening, talking more or less, respect, difference, etc. Good job!
August 29, 2020
A cheery book with cute illustrations, though there's not much of a plot.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 19, 2020
That was a lot of "peeps" to go through, but still a super cute story!! Perfect for a young reader!
**Thanks to Netgalley for letting me review this book!**
**Thanks to Netgalley for letting me review this book!**
July 7, 2021
I have met "chickens" like this character...my ears are still tired!
April 25, 2022
Two of my favourite things: chickens and turtles. I love it!
September 10, 2020
I received an electronic ARC from North South Books Inc. through NetGalley.
Almost every family has a talkative member. In this case, Baby Chick peeps all the time. Chick tries to talk to family members but they were busy with other things. That didn't stop him from peeping. While exploring, Baby Chick finds a mysterious egg and takes care of it. He protects it and stays with it and tells it all the latest news. When the egg hatches, Chick finds a new friend who doesn't talk much and is happy to offer a listening ear while Chick continues to talk.
Charming illustrations bring the easy to follow text to life for younger readers. They will appreciate the colorful drawing style. Older readers will appreciate the humor in the whole situation as they relate to being the talker or the rest of the family. Good choice to talk about balance and finding new friends who connect with us.
Almost every family has a talkative member. In this case, Baby Chick peeps all the time. Chick tries to talk to family members but they were busy with other things. That didn't stop him from peeping. While exploring, Baby Chick finds a mysterious egg and takes care of it. He protects it and stays with it and tells it all the latest news. When the egg hatches, Chick finds a new friend who doesn't talk much and is happy to offer a listening ear while Chick continues to talk.
Charming illustrations bring the easy to follow text to life for younger readers. They will appreciate the colorful drawing style. Older readers will appreciate the humor in the whole situation as they relate to being the talker or the rest of the family. Good choice to talk about balance and finding new friends who connect with us.
October 2, 2022
Baby Chick just wants to chat and everyone is too busy but Baby Chick finds a large egg and chats away. Baby Chick amuses herself and finds a new friend in the end. A story about patience and listening, friendship and kindness . Fun illustrations with simple language .
Thank you #netgalley and #chickchat for letting me read and review this children’s book.
Thank you #netgalley and #chickchat for letting me read and review this children’s book.
December 19, 2020
This charming story had me chuckling from the very start (the author’s note with corrections and the illustration of Chick’s mother slumped at the table, tired of her chock’s chatter, every parent can empathise at some point!). Quite simply, excellent content for entertainment and fostering a love of books from a young age. 5/5 stars.
September 2, 2020
Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
Chick Chat is the story of a very, VERY chatty little chick who doesn't have a willing ear to chatter at. When everyone else in her family tells her to go talk to someone else, she goes off to play and ends up finding an egg. What's inside? Will it hatch?
I very much enjoyed what this story is trying to achieve, and when you really consider the story the illustrations themselves are telling I think it gets there. My concern is that so much of the story is told purely through contextual clues in the illustrations, rather than in the text or even in big, obvious action points in the illustrations, that a lot of future kids experiencing this book are going to miss it. In a one-on-one reading situation between the child and older reading buddy, this book will work well. In any sort of reading circle situation with one older reader and many kids, the reader (parent, teacher, etc.) will need to do a lot of additional vocalized observations and discussion with the kids in order to get them to clue into the part of the story the text isn't giving us. In the case of visually impaired children being read this story out loud, this story may not work at all unless the reader is skilled at describing the visual elements of a storybook to a visually impaired listener.
But again, if you can ensure that the child or children experiencing this book are getting the full story out of the illustrations, then the story is very good. I like the idea that this chatty chick with no one to talk to would luck into a conversation partner as a reward for caring about something.
Also, as the parent of a very chatty toddler, I had to laugh at the father (rooster) character near the beginning. "Make it stop!" We've all been there. Great little joke for the parents, teachers, and older siblings who will be introducing this story to the toddlers and preschoolers.
Chick Chat is the story of a very, VERY chatty little chick who doesn't have a willing ear to chatter at. When everyone else in her family tells her to go talk to someone else, she goes off to play and ends up finding an egg. What's inside? Will it hatch?
I very much enjoyed what this story is trying to achieve, and when you really consider the story the illustrations themselves are telling I think it gets there. My concern is that so much of the story is told purely through contextual clues in the illustrations, rather than in the text or even in big, obvious action points in the illustrations, that a lot of future kids experiencing this book are going to miss it. In a one-on-one reading situation between the child and older reading buddy, this book will work well. In any sort of reading circle situation with one older reader and many kids, the reader (parent, teacher, etc.) will need to do a lot of additional vocalized observations and discussion with the kids in order to get them to clue into the part of the story the text isn't giving us. In the case of visually impaired children being read this story out loud, this story may not work at all unless the reader is skilled at describing the visual elements of a storybook to a visually impaired listener.
But again, if you can ensure that the child or children experiencing this book are getting the full story out of the illustrations, then the story is very good. I like the idea that this chatty chick with no one to talk to would luck into a conversation partner as a reward for caring about something.
Also, as the parent of a very chatty toddler, I had to laugh at the father (rooster) character near the beginning. "Make it stop!" We've all been there. Great little joke for the parents, teachers, and older siblings who will be introducing this story to the toddlers and preschoolers.
September 5, 2020
Chick Chat by Janie Bynum is a very silly story about a chatty little chick who cannot find anyone who wants to listen to his chatter. Until he finds a hidden friend who develops a special connection with! I read this book aloud with my 3.5 and 1.5 yr old sons.
I especially liked this book because it's more or less about my 3 yr old. Boy oh boy, can my kid talk your ear off. Everyday we must plead with him to go play on his own, please don't interrupt, we can't talk right now, let's have some quiet time....So this story spoke to my mother heart to consider how he feels as a chatty kid who is prone to loneliness more easily for want of a listening ear.
He enjoyed this story too. The mystery of the egg that the Chick finds was fun. He enjoyed the scenes of baby chick sleeping and playing. He loved the wagon because we love our own wagon. And we both loved interacting with the dialogue, saying with baby chick, cheep cheep cheep cheep!
The illustrations are precious, and this was a good read aloud. It's the kind of book I wouldn't be surprised if someone close to me purchased it as a gift for my son because we all know what a chatterbox he is! It would make a very fun gift.
Thank you NorthSouth books and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
I especially liked this book because it's more or less about my 3 yr old. Boy oh boy, can my kid talk your ear off. Everyday we must plead with him to go play on his own, please don't interrupt, we can't talk right now, let's have some quiet time....So this story spoke to my mother heart to consider how he feels as a chatty kid who is prone to loneliness more easily for want of a listening ear.
He enjoyed this story too. The mystery of the egg that the Chick finds was fun. He enjoyed the scenes of baby chick sleeping and playing. He loved the wagon because we love our own wagon. And we both loved interacting with the dialogue, saying with baby chick, cheep cheep cheep cheep!
The illustrations are precious, and this was a good read aloud. It's the kind of book I wouldn't be surprised if someone close to me purchased it as a gift for my son because we all know what a chatterbox he is! It would make a very fun gift.
Thank you NorthSouth books and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
September 6, 2020
Peep peep peep! What a fun little book! Chick Chat follows the story of a youngest chick-sibling who is VERY chatty. When her family doesn't reciprocate the conversation, she goes about her day, keeping herself entertained until she discovers an egg! Could it be a new friend to chat with?
The illustrations are adorable and colorful, and the chatty chick has such a fun personality that's so easily told through the illustrations. I thought it was endearing, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud when imagining a teacher or parent having to read this book aloud to their children. So many peeps!
I do have to say, I wasn't keen on the idea that her family wouldn't make time to chat with her, since that's a little sad and not something I'm sure a young child would be able to process as part of the larger story. I'm also not sure how a child would relate to the idea of the friend at the end not being as chatty, but still being a good friend with the chick. The concept seems friendlier to older children, but the illustrations and story itself is for a younger set.
Though Chick Chat may miss the mark on it's overall concepts and lessons, I still think the illustrations themselves are fun and appealing.
The illustrations are adorable and colorful, and the chatty chick has such a fun personality that's so easily told through the illustrations. I thought it was endearing, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud when imagining a teacher or parent having to read this book aloud to their children. So many peeps!
I do have to say, I wasn't keen on the idea that her family wouldn't make time to chat with her, since that's a little sad and not something I'm sure a young child would be able to process as part of the larger story. I'm also not sure how a child would relate to the idea of the friend at the end not being as chatty, but still being a good friend with the chick. The concept seems friendlier to older children, but the illustrations and story itself is for a younger set.
Though Chick Chat may miss the mark on it's overall concepts and lessons, I still think the illustrations themselves are fun and appealing.
September 3, 2020
Peep, peep! This story follows a young chick who has a lot to say to her friends and family. With everyone around her too busy to chat, Chick discovers an unlikely friend in an egg that she finds while on an adventure. Throughout the story, Chick tirelessly devotes her days to caring for the egg. When Chick wakes to find the egg missing, her investigation brings her to a newly hatched friend! Can you guess what animal hatches from the egg?
This is a sweet story about friendship! Readers will easily be able to identify the characteristics of friendship that Chick demonstrates - dependability, loyalty, care, and kindness. The cover art and illustrations make this book memorable and fun.
I was given the opportunity to read the ARC of this book on #netgalley, and I am excited to recommend a copy for purchase at my library in 2021. I look forward to using this book and it's theme of friendship in storytime.
This is a sweet story about friendship! Readers will easily be able to identify the characteristics of friendship that Chick demonstrates - dependability, loyalty, care, and kindness. The cover art and illustrations make this book memorable and fun.
I was given the opportunity to read the ARC of this book on #netgalley, and I am excited to recommend a copy for purchase at my library in 2021. I look forward to using this book and it's theme of friendship in storytime.
September 1, 2020
As a former elementary teacher and a mom of two, I am always curious about new children's books. Unfortunately for me, "Chick Chat" missed the mark. I do believe the illustrations are colorful and cute and would be engaging for little ones; however, the plot line is lacking. I was asking myself several times, "What is the point to this story?" I could relate to a little one that talks a lot (hence my 4 year old), but the fact that no family members would listen to him was a little depressing for a children's book. While the chick ends up finding an egg that eventually turns into a turtle that will listen, I never felt like a friendship was truly reciprocated in this book. All in all, not a book I would recommend.
I received an ARC of "Chick Chat" by Janie Bynum from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC of "Chick Chat" by Janie Bynum from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 8, 2020
I just love this adorable baby chick and the fact that she is constantly peeping. Unfortunately with her incessant chatter her family tunes her out and passes her on to the next member to deal with her. Does that shut her down? No way! She continues her running dialogue every minute of the day tiring everyone out.
On one of her adventures little chick discovers a huge mysterious egg and takes it upon herself to adopt it. She does a great job nurturing and protecting it. When the egg finally hatches little chick finds a wonderful friend that is willing to accept, and like, her continuous peeping and a strong bond is formed between the two.
The book is short and the illustrations are gorgeous. The themes of friendship, kindness, diversity and acceptance are woven through the story making them great elements that are open for discussion. I highly recommend this book.
On one of her adventures little chick discovers a huge mysterious egg and takes it upon herself to adopt it. She does a great job nurturing and protecting it. When the egg finally hatches little chick finds a wonderful friend that is willing to accept, and like, her continuous peeping and a strong bond is formed between the two.
The book is short and the illustrations are gorgeous. The themes of friendship, kindness, diversity and acceptance are woven through the story making them great elements that are open for discussion. I highly recommend this book.
November 15, 2020
There's not enough time in the day to listen to Baby Chick's chatting, so Baby Chick wanders and finds a big egg to talk to until the sun sets. It is the perfect friend until morning when it hatches into something unexpected. Will they still be friends in the end?
The story is adorable and the illustrations evoke a mandatory "AWWWWWW" response! So cute.
My only deduction is the slight indication of a "baby" wandering unsupervised for long periods of time - not found until nightfall when it falls asleep in the middle of nowhere. That may not have been a disturbing message on a farm in the 60s but wouldn't be a typical occurrence today. Hopefully the age audience of this book would not have that opportunity and will probably not associate the time segments depicted.
I received this as a digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The story is adorable and the illustrations evoke a mandatory "AWWWWWW" response! So cute.
My only deduction is the slight indication of a "baby" wandering unsupervised for long periods of time - not found until nightfall when it falls asleep in the middle of nowhere. That may not have been a disturbing message on a farm in the 60s but wouldn't be a typical occurrence today. Hopefully the age audience of this book would not have that opportunity and will probably not associate the time segments depicted.
I received this as a digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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March 3, 2021For those who have read a book aloud to one or more listeners and the response is laughter, there is truly little, if anything, better in life. Once the laughter starts, it is contagious, spreading from person to person, until the entire room is enveloped in merriment. Even after the story is complete, and each participant leaves, the shared happiness remains, tucked away to be remembered when it is needed the most.
At times, a single word can carry humor to fun-filled heights. In Chick Chat (North|South, January 19, 2021) written and illustrated by Janie Bynum, a baby cannot stop talking during any waking moment of their day. As you might expect, this talking is done through a single sound, repeated profusely.
My full recommendation: https://librariansquest.blogspot.com/...
At times, a single word can carry humor to fun-filled heights. In Chick Chat (North|South, January 19, 2021) written and illustrated by Janie Bynum, a baby cannot stop talking during any waking moment of their day. As you might expect, this talking is done through a single sound, repeated profusely.
My full recommendation: https://librariansquest.blogspot.com/...
October 2, 2020
This children's picture book is adorably illustrated and charming. A little chick has a lot of beeps to day but mom and dad and his sister are too busy to listen. Sadly I'm sure many children can relate to the experience. Fortunately the chick finds an egg that will eventually become a new friend who listens.
I got an advanced reading copy from Netgalley. My preferred reading app is Kindle on my phone but the mobi file from Netgalley didn't look right. On Adobe Digital Editions it was much prettier. This happened on a couple of other picture books from Netgalley as well. Possibly my app version is incompatible with the Netgalley format. Books with just text usually look fine on it.
https://imgur.com/a/UsfJHLI
I got an advanced reading copy from Netgalley. My preferred reading app is Kindle on my phone but the mobi file from Netgalley didn't look right. On Adobe Digital Editions it was much prettier. This happened on a couple of other picture books from Netgalley as well. Possibly my app version is incompatible with the Netgalley format. Books with just text usually look fine on it.
https://imgur.com/a/UsfJHLI
January 21, 2021
Chick Chat is the story of a little chick who has a LOT to say, and a family who is too busy to listen ALL the time. But one day, the little chick finds an egg, which becomes her stand-in best friend. But then the egg disappears... what will the little chick do?
I loved Chick Chat! It would be perfect for a read-aloud storytime. The illustrations, which were done by the author, are simple and colorful, and will catch the eye of the littlest readers. The story line is simple and relatable, with a subtle moral that your friends don't have to be JUST like you, as long as they complement your personality.
I received an ARC of Chick Chat from NetGalley and NorthSouth Books in return for my honest review, but I would happily buy this book for the kids in my life.
I loved Chick Chat! It would be perfect for a read-aloud storytime. The illustrations, which were done by the author, are simple and colorful, and will catch the eye of the littlest readers. The story line is simple and relatable, with a subtle moral that your friends don't have to be JUST like you, as long as they complement your personality.
I received an ARC of Chick Chat from NetGalley and NorthSouth Books in return for my honest review, but I would happily buy this book for the kids in my life.
July 3, 2021
Baby chick has a lot to say but no one in her family has time to listen. When she discovers a large egg and brings it home, baby chick is told to take it back. She falls asleep talking to the egg and in the morning is surprised to find it missing. Baby chick soon discovers that the egg hatched, and she has a new turtle friend. The turtle doesn’t say much which is just fine with baby chick.
This is a cute story that is easy to read for a beginning reader. It has cute, colorful illustrations to accompany the story. I would highly recommend this book. It doesn’t discourage baby chick from talking a lot. She just finds a friend that doesn’t talk much and is happy to listen.
I received an ARC from North South Books, Inc. from NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.
This is a cute story that is easy to read for a beginning reader. It has cute, colorful illustrations to accompany the story. I would highly recommend this book. It doesn’t discourage baby chick from talking a lot. She just finds a friend that doesn’t talk much and is happy to listen.
I received an ARC from North South Books, Inc. from NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.
September 8, 2020
This is a really funny children's book that my daughter and I loved. It is about a baby chicken who talks a lot and her family are too busy to chat to her, so she goes searching for someone to talk to. She finds a big egg which she nurtures until something very cute comes out of it and becomes her new friend. Her new friend is a very good listener and this suits baby chick as she always has a lot to say and she always wants someone to listen to her. The story of this book made us laugh and the illustrations were very nice to look at.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 22, 2020
"Chick Chat" by Janie Bynum is an adorable new book about a baby chick who loves to talk! Baby chick finds an egg to chat with when her family is tired of all her peeping noises. She takes care of the egg and then becomes friends with the new critter that is born soon after.
This book was a super cute and fun read. There was a lot of peeping, so reading aloud was a fun experience with the kids. Our kids loved that the baby chick was extremely talkative. We also loved the turtle character when he came into the story. Overall, this was a short but fun read that has adorable illustrations and would be fabulous for young kids.
This book was a super cute and fun read. There was a lot of peeping, so reading aloud was a fun experience with the kids. Our kids loved that the baby chick was extremely talkative. We also loved the turtle character when he came into the story. Overall, this was a short but fun read that has adorable illustrations and would be fabulous for young kids.
November 18, 2020
Peep.. Peep..peep. Baby chick wants to talk. Baby chick has a lot to say. But mama, papa and sister chick are too busy to give any attention to baby chick. He sits alone when he finds a big round egg. Baby chick brings the egg to home but family tells him to take the egg back. Baby chick again takes the egg back to the place where he found it. But the next morning he finds a hatched turtle instead of a big round egg. Baby chick is happy as baby chick has a lot to say but now he has a friend who will listen to him. It's such a cute little story.
This was a gifted arc from publishers from NetGalley.
This was a gifted arc from publishers from NetGalley.
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August 28, 2020
Rather silly, but rather fun, this story concerns a baby chick who finds a mysterious egg, which might just about be the only thing that will shut him up – his family is being driven up the henhouse walls with his incessant peeping. I guess there's a lesson about when to be noisy and when to be quiet, and how some people prefer silence or are not as talkative as others, but it is rather hidden in the pretty artwork and the cute chicken's portrayal. It certainly seemed more about the fun situation as opposed to conveying any kind of moral. Three and a half stars.
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