Waiting for Chicken Smith - Children's Book Review and Giveaway

Age Range: 3 - 7 years

Grade Level: Preschool - 2

Hardcover: 32 pages

Publisher: Candlewick (May 14, 2019)

Book Overview:

Every year a young boy stays in the same cabin at the beach with his family. And every year his friend Chicken Smith stays in the next cabin over. But this year, something’s different: Chicken Smith hasn’t shown up yet. The boy’s little sister, MaryAnn, keeps trying to get his attention, but he’s too busy remembering all of his adventures with Chicken Smith — and thinking about everything they’re going to do this summer. Is Chicken ever going to show up? And just what has MaryAnn been yelling about? David Mackintosh’s ode to small summer wonders will make readers of all ages open their eyes to the quick, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments happening all around them.

My Review:

With simplistic illustrations and bold typewriter font, Waiting for Chicken Smith tells the story of a boy who vacations in the same cabin every year with his family.  This lad is in wait for Chicken Smith, who he's spent time with in summers' past.  The boy reminisces of past memories with his friend and keeps in wait while his sister calls out to him.  After a long wait, the boy realizes Chicken Smith isn't showing up and decides to enjoy the summer with his sister, doing things besides waiting for things of yore.

I had to read through the book twice to get the gist of the story.  Once I did, I was able to appreciate what was being told.  The boy has a colorful memory of the things he and Chicken Smith did in the past and is excited to relive those memories.  But once he finds out that Chicken Smith won't be arriving, he decides to make the most out of the summer that lies ahead.

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