Lucy Flufferbutt

by Kalikolehua Orian, Cameron K Crane

Overview

It's cleaning day on the farm! Lucy Flufferbutt just wants to stay snuggled in her coop but the farmer has other ideas! Follow the little hen as her grumpy mood creates havoc with the other farm animals. Will her friends still love her at the end of the day? Let's find out!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781960596130
Publisher:	Leaning Rock Press LLC
Publication date:	10/09/2023
Pages:	38
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	3 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kalikolehua Orian, a native of Hawaii, has always had a passion for writing. She discovered a particular joy in crafting children's books in rhyme, often finding inspiration close to home, including "The Mighty Sarah" for her then 3-year-old daughter and "Cameron The Awesome" for her young son. Kaliko's mother, Sue Ellen, a second-grade school teacher, was her greatest cheerleader. In 2014, Kaliko rescued a small flock of hens from being euthanized. With no farming experience and 300 new mouths to feed, Kaliko quickly found herself in the egg-laying business. With incredible support from her immediate and extended families, she has built her small enterprise into the Kaliko Farms and Omma's Garden brands, sold in the higher-end grocery chains and farmers markets in the Los Angeles area.Once immersed in the day-to-day lives of raising chickens, it soon became evident to Kaliko that hens had opinions, and the more she observed, the more the stories unfolded. One particular little white hen, a frizzle bantam she named Lucy, provided endless hours of entertainment for the family, and hence The Lucy Flufferbutt series was born.Kaliko is a dedicated advocate of raising chickens in a free-range environment, where they can play outside their houses, bask in the warm sun, visit with friends under shade trees, and forage and roost to their heart's content. A clean coop, with fresh water and food, is an absolute must for a happy, healthy flock! Kaliko resides in Southern California with her family, puppies, and chickens.

Cameron K. Crane graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Arts and Technology. He started drawing doodles almost as soon as he could hold a pencil in his hand, making it an easy choice to pursue a career that included illustration. Cameron has a love for cartoons, Anime, comics, literature and video games-all of which have contributed to his style of drawing. Cameron divides his time between his artistic pursuits and helping manage the family farm where he first encountered Lucy Flufferbutt and Friends.

Editorial Reviews

"This is a fun and playful book that can be read with many ages. I can imagine both a classroom full of preschoolers giggling along with the book as the teacher acts out each animals' silly noises, as well as a quiet reading time at home just before bed. This book is delightful, playful and beautiful. My toddler and I cannot wait to see what happens next for Lucy Flufferbutt!" - Cassidy B., Mother of a 3 year old, and former preschool teacher.

"With rhythmic pacing and exuberant illustrations, Lucy Flufferbutt is a delightful and funny read for children al all ages." - Shelby S., School teacher and mother to 3 boys.

"Lucy Flufferbutt, that's so fun to say! Not only is this a fun and engaging book, but it's catchy and keeps the kids entertained. The illustrations are bright, colorful and so cute! We enjoyed reading this book as a family. My 6, 5, and 2 year old anxiously waited for each page to turn and see what Lucy Flufferbutt was up to. Lucy explores her farm as she waits for her coop to be cleaned. A great read to encourage discussion on patience and friendship! I will be buying copies for teacher gifts this year! A new family favorite." - Savannah H., Mother of three children under 6.

"Lucy Flufferbutt is a must-have for all parents, grandparents, caretakers, and educators of preschoolers through 2nd graders! A fun, fast-paced tale written in rhyme and beautifully illustrated, it shares the adventures of the enchanting Lucy Flufferbutt and her farm animal friends. It is a timeless story they will want to read again and again!"

- Sally H., former professional dancer and dance teacher.

"Such a good book with a joyous, heartwarming ending. In life, we really always think the worst of things including the worst in ourselves. But really, there is always someone out there who loves you and cares for you. "We love you, Lucy Flufferbutt. You are not alone!" - Shelby Y., Mother of a 6 year old.

"The kids think this book is so funny! They love all of the animal noises. The pictures spark their curiosity. They ask so many questions and laugh at the chaos that the little hen goes through." - Daisy M., Mother of a 2 and a 3 year old.

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