A beautifully illustrated childrens book about the compelling journey of a young chicken named Cluck, told by a sage parrot.
Cluck is a very fortunate bird that was born in the safety and security of a sanctuary. But he is surrounded by birds who have seen hardship at the hands of humans, including the books narrator, an old wise parrot. Cluck is about to learn about other chicks who are not protected firsthand, as a factory farm and a chicken dinner drive-thru are built down the road. Children and adults of all ages will be moved and captivated by Clucks journey.
“Oh, how I wish the animals that we confine and torture for food were able to speak out and fight for freedom, as
Cluck, the courageous chick, does in this story. Unfortunately, animals are imprisoned in a human world and therefore it is up to humans to right this wrong. Beautifully illustrated by Irene Blasco and compassionately written by Cheryl Moss, Cluck is a book for young people to learn the truth about chicken, how the bird goes from the industrial farm to our plates. However, the happy ending in this story is up to each of us, as the reader is offered the opportunity to take action and make positive change.”
—Caryn Hartglass, Co-Founder and President, Responsible Eating And Living “
Cluckis an urgent call for compassion. Nonhuman animals are still widely regarded as inanimate objects—whether that be as food or as pets. This story is valuable for anyone and everyone who co-exists with nonhuman animals. Animals, birds especially, are so often cast aside and deemed as disposable or lesser-than. Moss and Blasco show us that we share this planet with them, and they deserve our respect, care, and compassion—whether they have feathers, fins, or scales.”
—Cami Hoffman, Youth Director at The Raven Corps “Cheryl Moss and Irene Blascl£$
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