Little Gwen, Rescue Hen
It’s 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 – “We’ll take care of you, little hen. We’re taking you home with us!” What a difference!
Now there’s 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.
Carol Thompson is one of Britain’s leading illustrators, with an international following and especially 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 many picture books and board books for young children have been published all over the world. For Otter-Barry Books, she has illustrated Dianne Hofmeyr’s 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.