A charming twist on Are You My Mother?, this set of 10 nesting blocks follows a freshly hatched chick as she sets out on a barnyard odyssey to find her family.
From the smallest block--"One little chick, lost and alone"--she marches across the farm, meeting ever-larger groups of animals, before her pluck (sorry, couldn't resist) is rewarded on the 10th block. Christopher Wormell's woodcut-inspired artwork is bold and classic, lending just the right touch of nostalgia. The subtle and satisfying layout of the blocks ensures that the single chick always lands on top; the story text on one side, and a number, a counting feature and a story frame round it out. Kids will love looking for the tiny chick among the animals in each illustration. With an attractive price and plenty of open-ended possibilities, these well-made blocks are the perfect holiday gift to invite young children to unplug & play. --Kristen McLean, former head of the Association of Booksellers for Children, founder and CEO of Bookigee