Books like Just Plain Fancy by Patricia Polacco
Naomi lives among her Amish family where the rhythms of simplicity and tradition guide every day. One ordinary afternoon, she finds a hen’s egg that suddenly hatches into an impressively fancy bird, unlike any creature she has seen. The appearance of this unique feathered friend challenges Naomi’s reverence for the uncomplicated ways of her people and introduces a new sense of duty and curiosity. As she nurtures the bird, she must navigate the expectations of her community while exploring the broader world that lies beyond the borders of her familiar life.
First publish date: March 1, 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia Polacco
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