Little Gwen, Rescue Hen

(Hardback)

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A perfect, gentle introduction to animal rights and well-being

Its a hard life for the hens at their chicken farm, in the crowded cages, and one little hen becomes too tired to lay even one more egg. But then Well take care of you, little hen. Were taking you home with us! What a difference! Now theres grass, worms, bugs, puddles, friends and FREEDOM. The little hen is given a name Gwen and a rainbow coloured vest to keep her warm while her feathers grow back. Little Gwen is so happy in her new home, and one day she gives everyone a wonderful surprise.This delightful picture book with captivating illustrations is a perfect, gentle introduction to animal rights and well-being.

Author Bio

Carol Thompson is one of Britains leading illustrators, with an international following and epecially admired for her expressive yet realistic depiction of children and animals. Following a degree in Fashion and Printed Textiles from De Montfort University, she opted to become a freelance illustrator and designer. Her first books as author-illustrator were the Busy Baby series. For Otter-Barry Books, she has illustrated Dianne Hofmeyrs My Daddy is a Silly Monkey and Storm Dragon. Carol is a committee member of IBBY (UK), with a particular involvement in the IBBY Disability List. She lives near Leicester, UK.