"A child narrator tells the story of Shelly, a free-range hen; she pecks and scratches for food, roosts with her flock, and lays eggs that the narrator helps the farmer collect. Backmatter includes a matching game, more information about chickens, other animals that lay eggs, and a kid-friendly recipe"-- Provided by publisher.

"Originally published in Great Britain in 2021 by Scallywag PRess, London"--Page facing title page.