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misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
A fun run through the compound with Lami who loves to catch chickens.
The story takes place is West Africa.
Reviewed from a library copy.
The story takes place is West Africa.
Reviewed from a library copy.
mjoyced's review against another edition
3.0
Having never caught a chicken, I can't say I understand Lami's passion. But the chicken art by Brooksbank is simply adorable!
miszjeanie's review against another edition
5.0
Catch That Chicken is an absolutely delightful picture book about a brave girl who catches chickens in her village. This book is full of vivid, breathtaking illustrations perfect for showing kids the life of a girl living in an African village. However, this book is more than just pretty pictures. In scant, lyrical prose, Nigerian author Atinuke shows little readers how to harness their problem-solving skills, and the fact that there’s often an easier — and safer way — to do almost everything!
Read my full review and see sample pages on my blog
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss
Read my full review and see sample pages on my blog
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss
katymul's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A charming tale told with compassion and humor -- what's not to love? I was about to describe the character growth as a child's flaw in thinking: her identity as the faster chicken catcher in the village is all-important, even above her health. Then I took a hard look in the mirror. That really is a timeless lesson. I just hope more people start to learn it young, and that makes this picturebook not just fun and charming and well-illustrated but fighting an uphill battle for the good of everyone.
librarydreams's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lindsgrace715's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
alisa4books's review against another edition
4.0
Lami lives in a Nigerian Village and is the best at catching chickens
abigailbat's review against another edition
Lami is the best chicken-catcher in her village, but when she can't use her fast feet to catch a chicken, she'll have to think of another way. This is a vibrant and joyful book about a young girl in Africa.
shaniquekee's review against another edition
4.0
A delightful book about coming up with creative ways to overcome your limitations