Chicken, Pig, Cow
- Ruth Ohi Picture Book
- Great Books for 2010, Canadian Toy Testing Council
- First and Best List, Toronto Public Library
- Best Books for Family Literacy, Pennsylvania Center for the Book
- Best Bets List, Ontario Library Association
- Best Books for Kids & Teens 2009, Cdn Children’s Book Centre
- Canadian Children’s Book Centre Awards finalist
Chicken, Pig and Cow love everything about their home … everything except Dog.
Pig, Chicken and Cow love the warm and cozy barn Girl made for them out of Popsicle® sticks. Even though Girl forgot to make a door, the three toy animals think their home is perfect. The only thing that isn’t perfect is Dog. He lives outside, but his drool makes it feel as if it’s raining in the barn.
One day, Pig and Chicken decide to go exploring, leaving Cow behind. Before long, Cow hears a drooly, snorty sort of sound, followed by a crash as the barn tips over. Dog is very big, and Cow is terrified – but she really has nothing to fear. All Dog wants to do is play, as Pig and Chicken discover during a daring rescue. Dog becomes a friend. Best of all, now that two sticks have been knocked free, their barn is indeed perfect – front door and all.
With her trademark economy of words and expressive characters, Ruth Ohi has created a refreshing, toddler-friendly story about making friends.
Ruth Ohi started her career by illustrating books by other authors. She now has to her credit seven picture books that she has both written and illustrated. Ruth lives with her family in Toronto. Check out Ruth’s website at www.ruthohi.com.
Reviews:
“… the simple text and expressive watercolors … are perfect for sharing with a group.”
—School Library Journal, 12/08
“... a simple but adorable story for the youngest of readers.”
—Quill & Quire, 10/08
“… a simple but heartwarming story about friendship and courage that will entertain and inspire young children. Highly recommended.”
—CM Magazine, 11/08
“... a subtle blend of illustration and text which will not only appeal to [Ohi’s] young audience, but also demonstrates for their parents, her delicate, and often very funny, link between text and illustration”
—Deakin Newsletter, 11/08
“Profound in its simplicity, this story has it all.”
—Canadian Children’s Book News, 10/08
“Definitely recommended for story time … will be a hit with librarians, teachers and preschoolers everywhere.”
—Resource Links, 12/08