If You Like… Chickens

There is something comical yet endearing about chickens. It's not much debate that they are some of the silliest birds, and children's book writers agree! There are so many memorable picture books about the little birds. Here are a few books to check out!

Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!)

Written by Linda Bailey

Illustrated by K-Fai Steele

New York: Tundra Books of Northern New York, 2025. Picture Book.

Lena is a chicken, but if you ask her, she is a dinosaur! And she can’t understand why the (other) chickens in the coop act the way they do. When a sneaky weasel causes problems for the hens, Lena the dinosaur may be their only hope. This hilarious picture book will have to laughing out loud as you cheer on the chickens.

Mavis the Bravest

Written by Lu Fraser

Illustrated by Sarah Warburton

New York : Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2024. Picture Book.

Mavis is content to keep to her knitting because she’s convinced that she doesn’t have an ounce of bravery in her little hen body. But when her friend Sandra the sheep goes missing, she steps up to search for her. You’ll be inspired to step outside your comfort zone after reading about this charming chicken.

Hatch and Match

By Ruth Paul

Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2025. Picture Book.

Have some fun with patterns and colors as you help the hens find their eggs. This book is great for preschoolers who love learning almost as much as they love chickens.

Gladys the Magic Chicken

Written by Adam Rubin

Illustrated by Adam Res

New York: Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2021. Picture Book.

Gladys is a fairly ordinary chicken, except people around her seem to have their wishes granted. News spreads of the magic chicken and everyone wants Gladys. Being passed to the next wisher brings some exciting adventures for average ol' Gladys. This silly book from the notable duo, Adam Rubin and Adam Rex is a fabulous, magical tale.

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