Chicken in Mittens

Reach for this book when your child is stuck inside on a rainy or snowy day and needs a spark of creative energy to transform their surroundings. It is a wonderful choice for modeling how a positive attitude and a bit of imagination can turn a simple walk into a legendary quest. Through the charming characters of Zoey the chicken and Sam the pig, children see the value of a supportive friend who is willing to play along with even the most ambitious ideas. The story follows two farm friends as they bundle up and set off for the North Pole, finding wonder in the ordinary winter landscape of their own backyard. Beyond the fun adventure, the book reinforces themes of curiosity and resilience. It is perfectly pitched for preschoolers and early elementary students who are beginning to navigate the boundaries between reality and make-believe. This is a gentle, humorous read that encourages kids to look at the world around them as a place of endless possibility.