Chicks Rock!

Chicks Rock!

Rocker Chick overcomes stage fright to find her voice in this rockin’ companion to Chicks Rule! Rocker Chick loves to jam out alone in her room. She strums her guitar and belts into her tailfeather brush. But she’s too chicken to perform for a crowd. When she’s invited to play a big show at the local barn, Rocker Chick isn’t sure she’s brave enough to take the stage. Thankfully, her peeps have her back. Each bringing their own strengths and skills, Rocker Chick’s friends help her find her inner rock star and step into the spotlight. This celebration of courage and commitment shows just how much friendship rocks! K-Gr 2—In a world of talented young chicks, all are gifted in different ways, but one in particular loves to sing, belt out her tunes, and strum her guitar. Digital paintings with bold color details and a variety of perspectives and illustration sizes add to the cartoon representation of the Chicks, their clothing and "skin" tones representing diverse backgrounds. Rhyming verse highlights Rocker Chick as she sings for an audience of her personal plush-toys and then surprisingly receives an invitation to headline a show for many. Can she do it? Standing in front of a full house waiting for her to belt out a tune, she simply folds. Like "poultry in slow motion" she hides behind her guitar and sadly admits her fears—"I can't rock. I'm too chicken." With the help of her peeps, Rocker Chick performs her best, and brings the crowd to their feet. VERDICT A suggested general purchase for libraries assisting social-emotional learning, this title brings a message of courage and growing self-esteem through the support of friends.—Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano I.S.D., TX "True to its musical core, Bardhan-Quallen’s text has a lively spring, which is snappy to read aloud."― Kirkus Reviews "This title brings a message of courage and growing self-esteem through the support of friends." ― School Library Journal "The theme of working together and empowering one another is sweetly (and comically) portrayed here along with an important early lesson about relying on others when facing a personal struggle." ― Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Panel art moves this story of friendship and teamwork along quickly for a lighthearted yet relatable read."― Booklist Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is the author of many children’s books, including the chapter book series Purrmaids and Mermicorns, as well as the picture books Tyrannosaurus Wrecks! , Quackenstein Hatches a Family , Chicks Rule! , Chicks Rock! , and Roxie Loves Adventure . She lives in New Jersey with her family.