He points out his feet look like those of T. Courtesy of Albert Whitman & Company.Ĭhicken Frank then presents different types of evidence to try to convince the farm that birds evolved from dinosaurs. Image copyright Jojo Ensslin, 2021, text copyright S. “I see a chicken who’s been a chicken since he hatched,” a pig chimes in. See?” But the other animals don’t see it: “I see a chicken who was a chicken five minutes ago,” a sheep says.

Chicken Frank tries to explain, “Evolution! Change! Change happens over time so we can survive.” He takes a stick and draws lines of lineage, connecting crocodiles to plant-eating dinosaurs and eventually birds. Everyone is puzzled by this evolution thing Frank keeps talking about (“Evo-what?”). If you ask Chicken Frank he’ll tell you, “I’m a dinosaur! Cluckity-roar!” But the other barnyard animals aren’t so sure. Review by Dorothy Levine Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! Written by S.K. Thanks to Albert Whitman & Company for sharing a copy of Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! with me for review consideration. To celebrate National Fossil Day, check out National parks near you, learn more about fossils, do something to help protect the earth, read some books about evolution-like Chicken Frank, Dinosaur!-or visit the National Parks page for more information and resources on how to celebrate our geologic heritage. National Today provides some further information, with a timeline of fossil history, and fun facts like this one: The highest amount ever paid for a dinosaur fossil was $8.3 million (they named it “Sue”). Today we celebrate National Fossil Day to recognize the importance (and, well, awesomeness) of paleontologists, geologists, and fossils in providing us with information on the history of our earth and those who have inhabited it before us.

Did you know that some fossils date back to 4.1 BILLION years ago? Just think of that the next time you’re feeling a little bit old (or so recommends the website National Today).

Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! by S.K. Wenger