Harry and Chicken

Name: Harry and Chicken
ISBN: 9781564022752

Harry Series · Book 1 of 7

For the child who delights in quirky friendships and discovers that even the most unusual new pals can become family, celebrating acceptance.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating a new friendship with someone who seems very different, or when they are feeling like an outsider themselves. This quirky early chapter book tells the story of Chicken, who thinks she knows everything, and Harry, a stray cat she adopts. Unbeknownst to her, Harry is actually a gentle, polite alien whose spaceship has broken down. The story humorously explores their budding friendship as Chicken tries to teach Harry how to be a proper cat. It’s a wonderful, lighthearted tale about acceptance, belonging, and finding family in the most unexpected of friends, perfect for newly independent readers.

Friendship & Loyalty Animals Cats Loneliness & Belonging Making Friends Space Science Fiction Empathy & Kindness

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

A character is stranded far from his home planet, but the story's focus is on his hopeful new life.

Sensitive Topics

The core themes are loneliness and what it feels like to be an outsider or immigrant. This is handled metaphorically through Harry being an alien stranded far from home. The approach is gentle, humorous, and entirely secular. The resolution is hopeful and affirming, as Harry finds a new family and a sense of belonging with Chicken.