FICTION

Chick's Works of Art

by Thierry ROBBERECHT
tr. from Dutch. illus. by Loufane. 30p. Clavis. 2013. RTE $15.95. ISBN 978-1-60537-138-2.
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PreS-Gr 1—Chick works in an egg factory where all the eggs must be the same-white and oval-so they can fit into egg boxes. When she gets bored with her job and starts to make beautifully colored eggs instead, her bosses fire her. Befriended by a well-dressed lady (a goose) who invites Chick to her home, the hen gets to practice her art and make her fantastic eggs in peace. When she has enough of them, her patron arranges an exhibition and Chick becomes famous, but she keeps her newest and best creations-baby chicks-for herself. The bright, bold, stylized illustrations fill the large pages with color. Although the story is slight, the underlying idea that art and artists need to be appreciated is important. The book could also be used in Easter or egg storytimes.—Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Reviewed by Judith Constantinides , Jun 01, 2013

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