City Chickens

Reach for this book when your child expresses interest in rescuing an animal or starts asking where the eggs on their breakfast plate actually come from. It is a perfect choice for kids who feel like 'fish out of water' and need to see that everyone, even a chicken in a concrete jungle, can find their place. The book uses a unique photo comic format to follow a group of urban chickens through the rescue process. It gently explores themes of displacement and the search for belonging while teaching the practical realities of animal welfare. Parents will appreciate how it balances humor with the serious responsibility of pet ownership, making it an excellent bridge for middle-grade readers transitioning from picture books to more complex nonfiction.