Chicken Butt! by Erica S. Perl, Illustrated by Henry Cole
If you’ve got young kids in your house, Chicken Butt! by Erica S. Perl and illustrated by Henry Cole will be a hit!
“Because you know what?
What?
Chicken Butt!”
In this new fun picture book, kids will giggle and laugh over the rhythmic text and comical illustrations. But don’t take me word for it. My three-year-old gives you the review . . .
If you paid really close attention, you could hear my two year old up in the kitchen saying chicken butt too. Well, I can say positively that my kids got a kick out of this book!
Erica will be on tour the rest of the week at Tales from the Rushmore Kid, Motherreader, A Pen and a Nest, Hen Blog, Fuse # 8, Write for a Reader, Chicken Spaghetti, and Three Silly Chicks. Erica is celebrating with a prize drawing of Chicken Butt!, and other fun prizes. To register for the prize drawings, all you have to do is visit any of the participating tour blogs (including this one!) and then leave a comment on Erica’s blog.
Up next: an author interview with Erica! Check it out.
Links of interest: Erica S. Perl’s website & blog. More blogger reviews.
Genre: Picture book, ages 2-8
Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers, April 2009
Hardcover, 32 pages. ISBN: 978-0810983250
Chicken Butt! is available from your independent bookstore, Powells and Amazon.
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Tags: A-D Title, blog tour, female author, Fiction, M-P Author, published 2009, review copy, videos
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Oh that was such a wonderful vlog! I LOVE your son’s laugh. I have two boys, nine and three, and I’m certain that they would absolutely love this book!
on May 4th, 2009 at 3:32 amAw, cuteness! I love what a kick your kids get out of this book. =)
on May 4th, 2009 at 4:38 amI’m not sure what this says about me, but here’s the thing:
I loved reading your interview with Erica, and wanted to read Chicken Butt. But then I noticed your vlog, and clicked. Instantly I was transported to your living room and laughing away with you and your son. Please tell him, now I really, really, want to read the book – and you know why don’t you? (Chicken Butt!)
on May 4th, 2009 at 4:59 amYour son is adorable! My son would have loved this book just because it would have given him an excuse to say butt over and over again.
on May 4th, 2009 at 5:31 amNatasha that is such a cute vlog. Your son’s laugh is so cute. I marked it down and I will be looking for it when I am in the bookstore again.
on May 4th, 2009 at 8:27 amLOL! That is adorable! Sounds like a fun book too.
on May 4th, 2009 at 8:39 amYou just don’t get a better review than that! Your son’s giggle says it all! At this age (actually even at my kids ages of 9 and 11) it is all about any word that has “butt” in it!
on May 4th, 2009 at 10:14 amBest children’s book review ever!
on May 4th, 2009 at 11:17 amHi Natasha, I enjoy your blog and think you have a very beautiful family! I often wonder with envy how you have time to read and review so many books!!!! I love reading and collecting books too. I just started my own blog for reviewing the books I read and blogging about books, reading and writing. So far I’ve found it to be time-consuming but enjoyable. I also live in the Southwest – in New Mexico. Thanks for publishing this and keep up the great work!
on May 4th, 2009 at 11:39 amThe kids here were loving that vlog. I’ll have to get me a copy of that.
on May 4th, 2009 at 11:45 amWay too cute. I loved this and laughed right along with you two.
on May 4th, 2009 at 11:58 amGah your son is ADORABLE!
I used to work in a daycare and this book would definitely be a BIG hit with kids. The only downside…. they will be saying chicken butt for days!
on May 4th, 2009 at 12:31 pmMy three year loved watching you and your three year old! Muchness of giggles will continue to be had all day. I hope all our grandmas and grandpas will be thoroughly offended when they here his new favorite phrase! Thanks!
on May 4th, 2009 at 1:59 pmThat was great! Best children’s book review I have seen.
on May 4th, 2009 at 4:37 pmYour son is adorable.
That has got to be the cutest vlog ever!! lol You’re kids are adorable.
on May 4th, 2009 at 7:44 pmJennsbookshelf – I’m sure both your boys would love it. It’s one for all ages!
Meghan – He has loved watching the video over and over again!
Book Chook – So glad you enjoyed!!
Kathy – I have heard the word butt more often than usual since this book entered our home!
Cindy – The words that every author wants to hear! LOL
Chris – Isn’t he? Sometimes I’m shocked that he’s mine.
Sandy – For a book like this, writing about it just wouldn’t have been the same. He’s the true audience!
Ali – Ah shucks . . . thanks!
Voracia – Thank you so much for stopping by and welome to the book blogging world. I have no idea where I find the time to do this!
amy BTW M – I’m glad your kids liked it too! They would like it!
Beth F. – I keep watching it even though I’ve seen it already!
Jessica Marie – It’s a great read-a-loud. Would work great in groups.
Brandy – I wonder what my in-laws will think when they watch the video . . .
Mari & Irish – Thank you much! Adorable seems to be the word around here.
on May 5th, 2009 at 12:24 amWhat an adorable Chicken Butt You Tube!
on May 6th, 2009 at 1:10 pmIt makes me smile just thinking about the title!
My little niece and nephew would certainly enjoy this wonderful children’s book.
Please enter my name in your drawing.
Many thanks…..Cindi
Erica Perl needs to put that on he website. That is all the promotion her book needs. Why ask an adult what they think of a book. Ask a 3 year old and you will get a more honest opinion!
on May 6th, 2009 at 1:35 pmCindi – I’m sure your niece and nephew would love it.
Jenn M. – When I went out to review the book, it just didn’t feel right until I realized that I had to “show” how much my little boy liked it. Much better endorsement in my opinion!
on May 6th, 2009 at 2:08 pmI heard of this the other day. The trailer is SO cute!
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