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Lulu the little chicken is sick of being told she's too little to do things...so she decides to run away where no one will tell her what to do. And when the horse, and sheep and cow and everyone seem to get in her way, it only makes her more determined. But when she finally gets far far away, what happens when a loud crow scares her? Next time, she'll take her momma with her!
Author Notes
Paulette Bogan is the author of another Lulu story, Goodnight Lulu, which was a Scholastic selection and Momma's Magical Purse . She is the illustrator of Chicks and Salsa and Buffalo Wings . Her three daughters, including the youngest, for whom Lulu was named, are a constant inspiration for her stories.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-Fed up with the restrictions that come with being so small, Lulu decides to leave the farm. With her pink purse and striped scarf, she passes the pigs, where she is quickly splashed with mud. She ventures on, entering the sheep pen. Her journey continues as she meets a horse and a cow, her anxiety growing with each encounter. Once the little chick finally reaches "far, far away," she is paralyzed with fear and mother hen swoops in. It becomes apparent that far away was never beyond mother's watchful eye. Just as in the author's Goodnight Lulu (Bloomsbury, 2003), large and bright watercolor-and-ink illustrations fill the pages, making this a great choice for group sharing. Small details abound and encourage a closer look at the background. Team this up with Margaret Wise Brown's The Runaway Bunny (HarperCollins, 1942) and Harry Horse's Little Rabbit Runaway (Peachtree, 2005) for a storytime on fleeing youngsters.-Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Little chick Lulu hopes to fly the coop, seeking independence from her loving mother. With her striped scarf flung across her neck and her pink handbag nestled under her wing, Lulu travels across the farm. "I am going far, far away," Lulu declares to every imposing animal she meets, though her watchful mother guides her path. Caked with mud and almost squashed, Lulu's courage wavers when a giant shadow looms near. The stocky cartoon characters enhance this familiar narrative's reassuring message, and bright, rich colors suit the gentle dynamics. With her impressive creamy feathers and scrawny webbed feet, Lulu is one lovable fowl. Curved lines convey the warm backdrop, and varied expressions enhance the barnyard menagerie's humorous interactions. The mischievous swine duo, originally featured in Goodnight Lulu (2003), return to follow Lulu's every move; barely hidden, they peer behind grass and dangle under sheep, providing comic relief. Vibrant watercolor-and-ink double-page spreads seamlessly blend shades to create a natural gleam. This comic feature clucks in with a vengeance. (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Lulu of Goodnight, Lulu (2003) is a little chick who doesn't like being reminded of that fact. Maybe she should go far, far away, where others wouldn't see her as too small to do things. She does, but at every turn there's a pig, sheep, or horse telling her to stay put (after almost stepping on her because she's so small). None of that stops Lulu, but when she finally gets away, she finds out her animal friends have a point. Humor abounds in both the story and the watercolor-and-ink art (especially the animal close-ups), and though the plot may be familiar, it is still heartfelt.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2009 Booklist
