Publisher's Weekly Review
A minimalist tale follows the travels of "one little chick, lost and alone," around the farmyard on a search for his mother. "Elegant woodcuts lift this simple counting book far above the ordinary," said PW in a starred review. Ages 2-5. (Nov.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Horn Book Review
Brilliant, glossy, heavily outlined illustrations of a steadily increasing number of barnyard animals follow the peregrinations of a small, lost chick as he searches -- successfully -- for his mother. Old-fashioned, and simplicity itself, but a sure winner. From HORN BOOK 1993, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Ages 3-6. "One chick, lost and alone" travels through the barnyard in search of its mother in this beautifully designed counting book. The tiny yellow chick travels from animal to animal--"five shaggy goats . . . six white geese . . . seven sleepy sheep"--until it finally finds its mother and nine brothers and sisters. On the left-hand page of each double-page spread is a number with a small detailed illustration of farm creatures and a slight narrative. On the right is a full-page illustration. Wormell's color engravings are what make the title such a standout, their large geometric shapes and strong black outlines giving each picture a distinctive, arresting appearance. A useful, handsome title that should have wide appeal, this will be a good addition to the concept books collection or to the parenting shelf. ~--Janice Del Negro