After laying her eggs, Hattie is thrilled when the waiting is finally over as one-by-one her chicks tap through their shells and step forth into the world to begin their lives.

 

There are 16 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2004 by Chicken House Ltd .

James Mayhew is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. CAROLINE JANE CHURCH is an experienced artist who has worked on tactile books for OUP, Usborne and other children's publishers.