Chickens Don't Swim

by Laura Willingham

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Pub Date Dec 01 2022 | Archive Date Nov 29 2022

Black Rose Writing

Children's Fiction

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Description

After Lily, a young chicken, realizes she's not a natural born swimmer, she becomes resourceful and finds a creative way to swim.

Story takeaways:

Being adventurous can have its mishaps but completing the goal can be rewarding.

When there's a will, there's a way!

After Lily, a young chicken, realizes she's not a natural born swimmer, she becomes resourceful and finds a creative way to swim.

Story takeaways:

Being adventurous can have its mishaps but...

A Note From the Publisher

Laura Willingham is a native of North Carolina. She is currently living on Monkey Island at Grand Lake in Oklahoma with her husband Barry and dog named Willie.

Her first book in this series titled Chickens Don't Wear Tutus! was published in 2021. Books two and three were published in early 2022. These books are titled Chickens Don't Ski! and Chickens Don't Live In Tree Houses!

Outside of writing and illustrating, she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Laura Willingham is a native of North Carolina. She is currently living on Monkey Island at Grand Lake in Oklahoma with her husband Barry and dog named Willie.

Her first book in this series...

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A Note From the Publisher

Laura Willingham is a native of North Carolina. She is currently living on Monkey Island at Grand Lake in Oklahoma with her husband Barry and dog named Willie.

Her first book in this series titled Chickens Don't Wear Tutus! was published in 2021. Books two and three were published in early 2022. These books are titled Chickens Don't Ski! and Chickens Don't Live In Tree Houses!

Outside of writing and illustrating, she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Advance Praise

"Laura Willingham has done it again. She has spun a beautiful, clever, and enjoyable tale about how Lily’s love and imagination brings her family together to experience joy and fun in the sun. This story will warm your heart each and every time you read it." –Rob Jones, author of Here Comes the Night

"Lily creates fun inventions to make swimming possible, even for chickens. Her enthusiasm and can-do attitude will inspire readers to look for imaginative ways to solve their own problems. The delightful, colorful art makes this feathered family come alive!" –Janet Halfmann, author of almost fifty children’s books, including Caterpillar’s Surprise

"Perseverance and innovation win in this delightful tale. When Lily’s town gets too hot, Lily gets crafty creating a way for chickens to cool off and figures out — chickens CAN swim!" –Chari Smith, author of The Piano and Extraordinary Women from U.S. History