Tough Chicks is a story that proves girls can be smart, play in the mud, and do things that boys would do. It's a book that challenges our stereotypical gender roles. I liked this book for several reasons. The first reason is the characters are well developed and play an important part in the message of the story. The author doesn't explicitly say that the chicks are "tom-boys", but instead implies what that by saying "They wrestled the worms. They raced the bugs. They dove off the fence after pesky barn flies." Throughout the story the author shows how these chicks are not your typical "girl chicks". The second reason I like this book is the writing is engaging. Something I liked about the writing in this book was at the end of multiple pages the author had the sounds the chicks make. The author had the sounds "Peep, peep, zoom, zip, cheeeeeeep." I found that to be a creative and engaging aspect of the writing. Finally, the book pushes readers to broaden their perspectives about girls and what defines being a girl. The chicks in the book challenge gender roles and prove girls can do anything. Being a "good chick" doesn't mean being quiet and making a nest. It shows girl readers that they can do anything boys can do and it shows boy readers that girls can do anything just as good as they can. ( )

Not all girls enjoy dressing up in frou frou pink outfits and sipping tea. If you know a little girl like that, then make sure to remind them that it is ok to be a tough chick! Introduce them to Penny, Polly and Molly; three tough chicks who would rather wrestle a worm than quietly peck grain off the henhouse floor. Peep, peep, zoom, zip, cheep! The other animals in the baryard want the chicks to act normal and not bad. Thankfully they have a mama who reminds the animals that They're tough and they're smart and they're different in a GOOD way!. Share the story with a tough chick you know, and everyone else too! ( )

From the moment Penny, Polly, and Molly hatch from their eggs, the whole farm knows they are truly tough chicks. they wrestle with worms, rope roosters, and are often found under the hood of the tractor. Then one day they are put to the test!

This is a very cute story about some "tough chicks" that do not behave like the other chicks. These chicks are always into something and curious about everything around them. Everyone tells them to be good, but in the end, having tough chicks around saves the day. This is a great read aloud for children K and up. The illustrations are done in bold acrylics and give the illusion of all the activity on a farm. Highly recommended for all the "Tough Chicks" out there! ( )

Genre
Picture books for children
Subject
Behavior
Chickens
Chicks
Farm animals
Farm life
Individuality
Repetition in stories
Self-confidence