This is a very differentish Jan Thomas book. I will say it is a LOT more wordier than her usual efforts and as others have written here on Goodreads, it has more complex concepts. However, it is still SO funny. SO funny!! The chicken who convinces itself he is strong and powerful and nice looking. ;)

Be prepared to smile! ( )

A demoralized chicken falls off the back of the farmer's truck on the way home from the fair, and makes his own way home to the farm. He's encouraged by a bird and a frog, who give him a mantra ("I am a STRONG and POWERFUL chicken" - Chicken adds "and NICE-LOOKING"), a mole, and a turtle, but is close to giving up again when he encounters Fox, who wants to eat him with salsa. However, Chicken remembers his mantra in time, scares away Fox, and makes it home to the farmer.

A little bit long for the toddler set but a very funny read-aloud for preschool/K. Pair with Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type and/or Punk Farm. ( )