Bill Martin | Bernard Martin
1 A Classic Delight
This whimsical charmer hearkens back to the Golden Age of children's books. The story is simple yet involving with a barnyard-full of engaging characters.
The book really shines in its beautifully-drawn illustrations that recall the best of 40's and 50's picturebooks. Boldly composed double-page spreads, they're elaborate and humorous and delighted my daughter.
This is an unusually well crafted tale and should be snapped up.
2 Chicken Chuck
CHICKEN CHUCK is truly a delightful story to read to the special children in your life. The illustrations are spectacular, fulled with explosive colors that capture a child's imagionation.Reading this story book to your child is a gift in itself.. Too see the excitement on their faces, as each page is turned, is such a pleasure for Parents and Grandparents to share with the greatest joys of their lives.. "children & grandchildren" Thanks to the Author & Illustrator for a fantastic & charming book. Recommended Highly. I even enjoyed it and I am no spring CHICKEN!
3 A very cute book
This is a very cute story that was a huge hit with my 5 yearold. It is very well told and I will definitely buy more books by BillMartin in the future. it also has a very nice moral, and it isn't preachy at all.
However, I do have to say it is the ugliest childrens book cover I have ever seen- you can barely read the title because it's on shiny reflective paper. The scan really doesn't do it justice.
4 Chicken Chuck is a Hit
So rarely do you find wonderful illustrations with an adorable story. It's the graphic design that makes this book so special. It's a very contemporary looking children's book for the year 2000, and combines reflective paper and mixed medias to present the story of an animated barnyard where mysterious events occur from a blue seed that Chicken Chuck ate. The charcters and story are age appropriate with a happy ending and it's the wonderful colors and artwork that makes the book so unique. As an adult, I want to own it for the graphics alone. My 5 year old has listened to it over and over again with a big smile every time. Thanks to the author and illustrator!
