Crimi, Carolyn. Henry and the Crazed Chicken Pirates. Illustrated by John Manders. Candlewick Press, 2009. 40 pages. $15.99, ISBN 978-0-7636-3601-2
AGE LEVEL
3 and 4 year-olds
GENRE
Picture book
REVIEW
Life for Henry and the other Buccaneer Bunnies has been peaceful for quite some time, until the day Henry finds a threatening letter in a bottle which reads in part, "We're coming to steal all yer loot....BOWK! Sincerely, Yer worst enemies". Of cautious nature, Henry is quite concerned about the note and decides to prepare for a possible attack through research and writing down his plans. His rabbit friends all think he's silly for worrying, but when the crazed chicken pirates actually do arrive, Henry is ready to save the day. This is a rollicking fun book for 3 and 4 year-olds, full of adventure and laugh-out-loud humor. Children will enjoy the comically drawn rabbits and chickens in their swashbuckling outfits, wigs, and exaggerrated features. This book is recommended for its positive message about reading, planning in advance, and believing in oneself.
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