"This book just begs to be read aloud, with long pauses to take in the complexity of the gorgeous half painted, half collage illustrations."—Time Magazine
“Never has the expression “feathers will fly” been aptly illustrated as in this vivacious story." --Starred, Kirkus Reviews
"Both words and pictures elevate a simple story about a girl's sly, barnyard game into a rollicking, well-told delight. A first-rate read-aloud." --Starred, Booklist
“This funny story will have city kids longing for the chance to chase (and/or nurture) some chickens themselves.” —Starred, The Horn Book
"The mischief sings in every syllable fo this energetic tale . . . Harrington's storytelling style make the prose jump from page to ear."--Starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Exceptional.” —Book Links
“A marvelously delicious read-aloud.” —School Library Journal
“A spirited read-aloud.” —Publishers Weekly
