Summary
Cranky Chicken and her pal Speedy are back with a few new adventures:
- First, the two friends try to figure out why their turtle, Wags, keeps saying, “Beep!”
- Then, when Speedy gets hurt and becomes Cranky Worm, Cranky Chicken wonders if she has to become Cheerful Chicken.
- Finally, their little family goes camping! And… fishing!?
Review
This graphic novel reader was a HOOT! I loved the sweet addition of Wags to the group. Each of the stories was a wonderful exploration of aspects of friendship – loving nicknames, seeking understanding/communication, feelings, helping hurting friends, sharing – along with an outdoorsy adventure.
The humor here is subtle but prevalent. I didn’t even know I needed to see Speedy’s version of “fishing.” (Speedy is worm…) This was a delight from start to finish! Hand this to your young readers – or cozy up with your lap readers – for these fantastic friendship tales.
Rating: ♥♥♥♥*
*♥♥♥♥ = Great! Might re-read.
