Smorgasbord Chickens - Hardcover

by Julie Plake (Author)

What if the most powerful lesson your child could learn... is how to put others first?

On a charming little farm, a flock of lively chickens gathers each day for a delicious smorgasbord of treats. Everyone is excited. Everyone is eager. And everyone wants to be first.

Until Fred arrives.

With just two simple words-"Me third"-this unexpected rooster gently shifts everything.

Suddenly, the hens begin to see things differently.

Through playful rhyme, lovable characters, and a heartwarming farmyard setting, Smorgasbord Chickens introduces children to a powerful truth:

Kindness isn't complicated... it's a choice.

This delightful story helps young readers:

• Understand what it means to think of others
• Practice patience in everyday moments
• Learn the joy of sharing
• Build empathy and emotional awareness
• Strengthen friendships through simple, kind actions

And the best part?

It doesn't preach.

It shows.

Perfect for children ages 3-8, this book is ideal for:

• Bedtime reading that sparks meaningful conversations
• Classrooms teaching social-emotional skills
• Parents raising kind, thoughtful children
• Libraries building character-focused collections

Because sometimes...

the greatest leadership lesson begins with choosing to be last.