The Watch Chicken: The Legend of Russell the Rooster—and His Friend Hortense

First time author Wanda E. Petre brings to life this true story of how fear of the unknown forged a friendship between two baby chicks. The action, seen through the eyes of Hortense the Hen, takes young readers through a series of exciting situations that culminate in proof of the value of friendship. We see how Russell the Rooster continually finds the courage to protect Hortense and bravely earns the title of Watch Chicken. Jimmy and Janice, the children in the story, learn from their pets, Hortense and Russell, just how important friendship can be.