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Chickens Aren't the Only Ones (World of Nature Series) Paperback – Illustrated, May 24, 1999

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Ruth Heller's prose and pictures are the perfect means for discovering the variety of oviparous animals and their unique ways of laying eggs.
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After receiving a fine arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley and completing two years of graduate work in design at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Ruth Heller (1923-2004) began her career designing wrapping paper, cocktail napkins, greeting cards, and coloring books. After five years of rejection and one complete revision, Heller's first book, Chickens Aren't the Only Ones, about egg-laying animals, was published in 1981. It was so successful that the sequel, and second book to be published, Animals Born Alive And Well (1982), about mammals, quickly followed. In 1983 and 1984, her third and fourth titles, The Reason For A Flower (about plants that have seeds and flowers) and Plants That Never Ever Bloom (about plants that do not) were published.

She then began work on a collection of six books, the How To Hide series on camouflage and the magic of this phenomenon in nature, which covered the entire animal kingdom -- insects, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and sea creatures. The next collection of books became a five-volume series on parts of speech: A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns; Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs; Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives; Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns; and Up, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs. She also wrote and illustrated the unique and fascinating book Color, a charming and instructive guide to how art goes through the four color printing process.

Among the notable people who have had an influence on Heller's writing have been: Ogden Nash, Gilbert and Sullivan, Edward Lear, Hilaire Belloc, and Dr. Seuss. Heller says of her work, "All my books are nonfiction picture books in rhyme. I find writing in rhyme enjoyable and challenging, and I think it is an easy way for children to learn new facts and acquire a sophisticated vocabulary. Children are not intimidated by big words. I try to make my writing succinct and allow the illustrations to convey as much information as possible."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Illustrated edition (May 24, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0698117786
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0698117785
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD620L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.16 x 9.25 inches
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"Writing and illustrating my own books have given me the opportunity to choose subjects of interest to me."--Ruth HellerAfter receiving a fine arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley and completing two years of graduate work in design at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Ruth Heller began her career designing wrapping paper, cocktail napkins, greeting cards, and coloring books. After five years of rejection and one complete revision, Heller's first book, Chickens Aren't the Only Ones, about egg-laying animals, was published in 1981. It was so successful that the sequel, and second book to be published, Animals Born Alive And Well (1982), about mammals, quickly followed. In 1983 and 1984, her third and fourth titles, The Reason For A Flower (about plants that have seeds and flowers) and Plants That Never Ever Bloom (about plants that do not) were published.She then began work on a collection of six books, the How To Hide series on camouflage and the magic of this phenomenon in nature, which covered the entire animal kingdom -- insects, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and sea creatures. The next collection of books became a five-volume series on parts of speech: A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns; Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs; Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives; Merry-Go- Round: A Book About Nouns; and Up, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs. She also wrote and illustrated the unique and fascinating book Color, a charming and instructive guide to how art goes through the four color printing process.Among the notable people who have had an influence on Heller's writing have been: Ogden Nash, Gilbert and Sullivan, Edward Lear, Hilaire Belloc, and Dr. Seuss. Heller says of her work, "All my books are nonfiction picture books in rhyme. I find writing in rhyme enjoyable and challenging, and I think it is an easy way for children to learn new facts and acquire a sophisticated vocabulary. Children are not intimidated by big words. I try to make my writing succinct and allow the illustrations to convey as much information as possible."On October 31, 1995, Grosset & Dunlap continues Heller's parts-of-speech books with the publication of Behind the Mask: A Book About Prepositions, a clever, thoughtful, eye-pleasing explanation of just how prepositions tell us about the "when" and "where" of things.

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maudieJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids Love It
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
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I am a pre-school teacher (in a rural area between forest and sea) and every year we talk about snakes and sea creatures and chickens. So this book is pulled out every year as it so perfectly ties these together and explains in detail enough for 4 and 5 year olds about eggs and the many creatures that lay them.
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LaCuerva
5.0 out of 5 stars Ruth Heller was brilliant and "Chickens" was the crown
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023
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We bought in '85 or early '86. Our son was coming up on 3 years old. He loved the book and demanded it every night for at least a couple of months. Ruth Heller was coming to sign books at Hicklebee's kids bookstore in January 1986, and we took our son to meet her. When we met her, we told her how he loved "Chickens," and he recites the last line the last line: "Chickens aren't the only ones / there's no more to discuss / Everyone who lays an egg is / O-VI-PA-ROUS!" She was impressed by him being able to say "oviparous".
The book is in verse, about animals that lay eggs (and there are more than you think). She also did the illustrations, in wonderful eye-popping colors. All of her books are in verse, with beautiful illustrations; some are about animals, some about parts of speech (and other things). Kids love her "How to Hide" series, with pictures of animals with one camouflaged that they have to find. I can't say enough good things about her books.
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Erica Ruiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for all kids.
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My son loves this book because it has all his favorite animals. It talks about the animals that lay eggs from big to small, reptiles and everything in between. His school gifted him the spanish version and because he loved it so much we bought this one.
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Sherri L. Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
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I have purchased many of these over the years.
Great gifts, all the kids enjoy them
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ScotFlower
5.0 out of 5 stars Great - just not good for library binding
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017
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As a science teacher, I could not be happier. This book uses engaging artwork along with rhyming text to explain that more than chickens lay eggs. The book includes birds, reptiles, dinos, amphibians, fish, snails, octopi, spiders, insects, and monotremes. I am so thrilled that a book easily readable in preschool contains such clear information and a lot to discuss and so many projects could connect to this. The book would be great for units covering: Easter, spring, babies, life cycles, animals, etc.

Overall, buy the paperback or hardcover, not the library binding as it cuts off the word caterpillar in the spine.

BTW, I bought this book without realizing that I already own a number of her books. I liked her camouflage books too.
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Carissa M.
5.0 out of 5 stars We love this book!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016
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I bought this for our 3 year old daughter. I love the detail in the illustrations. The accuracy and non cartoonish drawings are exceptional! The rhyming is fun to read and easy for our daughter to listen to. As a homeschooling mom, I love that we can begin teaching solid scientific facts in a fun and engaging way with our preschool aged kiddo. I want to order more of Ruth Heller's books. I'm so glad we found her work!!
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Tommy Girl
4.0 out of 5 stars Good early science book
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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Good informative book. I may order the mammal one too. I do wish the illustrated pictures were a little more vibrant. Held my 2 year old's interest.
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Kenzo Toga
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016
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I love, love, love this book. As a preschool director, I had many science-based projects set up for different times of year. I kept this book with a collection of eggs (a finch egg, chicken, duck, goose and emu egg... and some spent snake casings) After reading the book, I would have a teacher gently show the children the different eggs for comparison. The illustrations in the book are accurate, and the text has a gently rhyming cadence to it. The underlying science is there, as well.
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MARCELE AVELINO
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom
Reviewed in Brazil on September 4, 2022
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Meu filho gostou domicílio, alguns animais ele não Gosta muito!
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LCB
5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimi i libri di Ruth Heller
Reviewed in Italy on June 28, 2023
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Abbiamo già un altro libro suo quindi andavo sul sicuro. Scrive in maniera molto poetico per insegnare teme di scienza ai bimbi. Questo accoppiato a delle illustrazioni bellissimi rende i suoi libri un grande acquisto per introdurre non-fiction ai piccoli lettori
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Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous illustrations and great intro to some science
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2022
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I had this as a toddler and now bought a copy for my little 1 year old. He loves to eat eggs and now can group animals by which ones are oviparous. The book is beautifully illustrated and introduces the concept of animals who lay eggs in a beautiful way.
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Christina Findlay
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2020
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Colourful, dynamic art, factual, and it rhymes!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids
Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2017
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One of the best children's books in my opinion.
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