The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch

by Claire Daniel, Lisa Campbell Ernst (Illustrator)

There are six eggs in Mother Hen’s nest, but-- Chip! Chip! Chip! Chip! Chip! --only five eggs hatch! The sixth egg goes on a high-rolling adventure across the barnyard, past the pig and the tomato patch, and, finally, into Mother Hen’s waiting wings. What a wild ride! Lisa Campbell Ernst’s bold, energetic illustrations transform a short trip across the barnyard into a rollicking good time.

Genres: Animals, Childrens, Picture Books

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Rachel Doran · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book for beginning readers. I would say probably first grade. The story is about a Hen who has six eggs. Five hatch but one just rolls out of the nest. The egg that wouldn't hatch sent the whole barn on a marathon chasing after this egg. Finally, when the egg cracks, the chick explains this crazy ride he had. It is very simple, but a think young children would really get a kick out of it. I remember reading it as a child, and finding it so funny that all these animals were chasing after this rolling egg. I thought this book was a decent enough book. I think that some of the words were easy for a first grader so, to some it might be a little easy. However, it is a great book to have in your library especially for those students who are not quite at reading level, such as ELL students.

[Janine Darragh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This cute little level 2 bilingual book would be great for beginners to use for Readers' Theater. It also has a little art activity in the back. Simple and repetitive text.

[Kenson and kirra · Rating 4 out of 5]

a bit like the gingerbread boy

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read for kinder or first grade. Repetitive phrases and easy problem and solution. My three year old liked naming all of the animals too.

[Heidi Burkhart · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was OK. My granddaughter who is four liked it though!

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Green Light Reader-Level 2. Leveled as short sentences and simple dialogue with creative stories. This a familiar plot of barnyard animals joining together in a chase. In this case, the hen has one egg that didn't hatch and when it rolls out of the nest,she gives chase with other animals joining her. The book is written in English and Spanish. There is a step by step activity at the end allowing kids to make the chick that wouldn't hatch.

[Gabriel Dubransky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked a lot of the words and a lot of the animals. It's a really fun book. That's all I want to say about it.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adorable story with terrific illustrations by Lisa Campbell Ernst.

A little chick still in his egg takes a wild ride through the barnyard.