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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.
