The Girl and the Friendly Hen

Lily, a seven-year-old girl, lives on a small farm with a red barn, a sunflower garden, and her beloved golden-buff hen, Daisy. Each morning Lily packs seeds into her canvas satchel and searches for Daisy, knowing a happy hen needs fresh water, a clean coop, and time to explore. Daisy is curious and wears a small red band on her leg.

Yet Daisy's daily interests shift: some days she pecks seeds from the dirt, other days she chases shiny bugs, and sometimes she fluffs straw until pieces fly. Lily wonders if Daisy has one true favorite, so she creates three garden stations with seeds, bugs, and straw, then waits quietly to observe. Written by Jane MEADOW, this gentle tale about patience and animal preferences can be read on Kids Tale Book.