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Pete, a spirited schoolboy, spends his art class sketching a special chicken he imagines in vibrant detail. His classmates react with ridicule, while his teacher decides against showcasing the piece on the classroom bulletin board. This simple, real‑world conflict highlights themes of individuality, creativity, and the challenges children face when their unique talents are not immediately celebrated.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Harriet Ziefert
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