{"product_id":"three-hens-and-a-peacock-9781561457267","title":"Three Hens and a Peacock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hilarious read-aloud favorite about some foolish farm animals who decide to trade roles--and discover just how hard it is to do someone else's job. From award-winning author Lester Laminack and celebrated illustrator Henry Cole.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Good farm fun.\" ―\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tuckers' farm is a peaceful place where everyone has a job and no one complains. That is, until a hapless peacock falls off the back of a passing truck and stirs things up. Soon, customers are flocking to the farm to see what all the fuss is about. But the hens don't like the newcomer getting attention while they do all the hard work. When a wise old hound sees the problem, he helps orchestrate a job swap. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat follows is the riotous tale of three hens who get in way over their feathered heads, and one very distressed peacock who just can't figure out how to lay an egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLester Laminack has created a comical look at envy, finding your strength, and what happens when we underestimate the value of others' work. Henry Cole's delightful illustrations heighten the story's humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher's Guide available \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Choice Book Awards Kindergarten to Second Grade Book of the Year - Children's Book Council\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Choices - International Reading Association, Children's Book Council\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Children's Books of the Year (Starred) - Bank Street College of Education\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Aloud Book Award - Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Peachtree Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781561457267\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 9.30w x 0.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e148103 \/ Three Hens and a Peacock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.3 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lester L. Laminack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36659845660828,"sku":"9781561457267","price":7.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c113729a-6834-4822-84cb-552134015d77.jpg?v=1603895566","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/three-hens-and-a-peacock-9781561457267","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}