Status
Available
Genres
Collection
Publication
Simon & Schuster (1981), Edition: Weekly Reader, 30 pages
Description
A chick is warned by the other barnyard animals never to annoy the old rooster, because without him to bring up the sun, there may be no future.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
This has to have been one of Mo Willems's (Elephant & Piggie, Don't Let the Pigeon...) favorite books when he was growing up. A little long for the tots who are fans of Willems, but absolutely wonderful for those a little older. The cartoony illustrations and straightforward fable seem simple
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at first, but there's a sly wit, and a lot of heart - try rereading this and letting it soak in. Show Less
Subjects
Awards
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 1984)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1981
Physical description
30 p.
ISBN
0135377463 / 9780135377468