What is a Peachick?
What is a Peachick? is a unique adventure sure to encourage learner readers to think creatively and inquisitively as they follow a curious girl’s imaginative voyage of discovery.
The simple question posited by the book’s mischievous narrator cues the creation of an instantly engaging world populated by weird and wonderful characters. From terrifying dragon fruit chicks to sheltering umbrella chicks, each weird, witty and unexpected representation is another example of the possibilities for fun when exploring new vocabulary and language. This picture book is perfectly paced and its captivating sing-song cadence, rhythm and rhyme make it a joy to read aloud and may help with the development and practice of phonological awareness. Ingenious wordplay builds hilariously whimsical creatures brought to life by expressive and cartoonish eyes, beaks and feet.
The illustrations are playful, vibrantly colourful and very entertaining, allowing little ones to follow our energetic narrator as she conjures clever associations and repeatedly asks questions designed to pique curiosity. Young readers can use the images to learn the names of new objects and actively participate in the story with the colouring and drawing activity sheets free to download.
The surprise ending invites more laughter and an opportunity to introduce the concept of a twist. In this kooky picture book, there is definitely no telling what will happen next!
