In the springtime an egg begins to crack, and though Little Chick starts out life tiny and weak, he quickly grows into a fuzzy chick and learns all about life on the farm with his siblings. But when all the chicks get big enough, it’s time for Mom to leave them on their own. How will they know what to eat and where to sleep without her? How will they defend themselves when bullies come around? In this magnificently illustrated book, children will love watching Little Chick go through the stages of growing into a full-sized rooster. It’s a sweet book that will appeal to young and old alike.

Grades 1-2.

Explains the growth of a baby chick from the time it hatches from the egg until it is a full-grown hen or rooster.

Clear, simple language and colorful, child-friendly illustrations help young readers follow the development of a chick embryo.

Each living thing in nature follows a life cycle. Come with us as we explore growing up from egg to chicken! An egg rests in a comfy nest. The chick inside begins to grow. Soon it will be a clucking chicken! Get an up-close look at the life cycle of this beautiful bird-from egg to chicken-all in the pages of this book.ABOUT THIS SERIES:Every living thing goes through changes as it grows. Tiny seeds grow into huge pumpkins, beautiful apple trees or tall sunflowers. Little eggs can turn into chickens or frogs. And beautiful butterflies begin life as fuzzy caterpillars. The books in the Growing Up series offer kids the chance to learn what happens at each stage of these life cycles. Engaging text, fascinating facts, and beautiful photos complete these books where readers will discover how the process of a new life starting is always fascinating.

Introduce children to the life cycle of chickens from egg, to hatching, and beyond with Let's Hatch Chicks!. Author Lisa Steele, of Fresh Eggs Daily, shows the entire process in kid friendly terms. In this book you’ll meet Violet, a plucky and fun-loving chicken. Violet has an exciting secret to share with you: she’s ready to be a mom! Join Violet as she keeps her eggs warm and protects them from danger. See what happens each week as the chick grows inside the egg. And when the new chicks arrive, that's when the fun begins again! These baby chickens need a lot of help to get along in the big world. They will need food, a new home, and sometimes a little help from mama hen. Author Lisa Steele presents the exciting world of chickens in an easy-to-understand, kid friendly way with action-packed illustrations, a useful glossary, and fun chicken facts! Steele runs the very popular chicken-keeping blog, Fresh Eggs Daily, and also hosts a TV show on a PBS affiliate in Maine.

Broody Hen lays an egg, hatches Little Chick, and explains how Little Chick will grow up to lay eggs of her own.