Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!)
by Linda Bailey
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Chicken Run meets Tiny T. Rex in this funny farmyard tale of a feisty chicken who is sure she is a dinosaur! Includes a die-cut cover — and back matter about how chickens (and all other birds) are the living descendants of dinosaurs! Lena lives in a chicken coop, and she looks a lot like a chicken. But deep down, she’s convinced that she’s a . . . DINOSAUR! She can feel it in her bones. Lena just doesn’t understand the scaredy chickens in her family, and they don't understand her either, with he
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This clever picture book cleverly blends farmyard antics with prehistoric science through the story of Lena, a spirited chicken who knows in her bones she's actually a dinosaur. Young readers will delight in Lena's confident strutting and dino-sized personality as she towers over her timid coop-mates, who just don't understand her grand ambitions. The narrative cleverly builds a case for Lena's identity crisis, making the eventual scientific reveal feel both surprising and inevitable. A charming die-cut cover adds a tactile, playful element to this imaginative tale.
What truly sets this story apart is its seamless integration of a fun, character-driven plot with real paleontology, revealed in accessible back matter that explains the evolutionary link between modern birds and dinosaurs. Children who love animals, identify with feeling different, or are fascinated by prehistoric creatures will find a kindred spirit in Lena. This book masterfully turns a child's imaginative "what if" into a gateway for learning, making it a standout choice for blending fiction with nonfiction elements.
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