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1-3Chicken Squad series.
Illustrated by
Stephen Gilpin.
In this fifth misadventure, Sugar digs a storm shelter for a potential weather crisis. The resulting wacky drama parallels real-life political issues as the chickens debate who is welcome to use the shelter. But when a true emergency strikes, the yard's animal inhabitants all bumble through it together. Slapstick humor, a large font, and regular spot art keep this early chapter book series entertaining and accessible.
Reviewer: Julie Roach
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2017