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Deborah Stevenson has won numerous awards for her children’s books, including Best Children’s Non-Fiction Book, Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Soaring Soren: When French Bulldogs Fly and Feathered Quill’s Best Children’s Animal Book for Oy, Elephants! and The Last Rhino. Stevenson’s books convey positive messages for children about believing in their abilities—to achieve their goals, to make meaningful differences in the world, and to be kind to others. Even in her books on more serious subjects, Stevenson loves to add humor. Making children laugh is the focus of her Chicken and Egg series, though one might also take away a message about the perils of being indecisive.
David Stedmond is an Ireland-based illustrator and designer with a BA in graphic design. He works both in traditional and digital media. David’s primary focus is illustration for children’s literature. Other interests include portrait drawing, landscape painting, and music composition.
Reviewed by Laura Sumpter for Readers' Favorite
Deborah Stevenson has created a simple and easy to read story sure to capture the attention of young readers in her book, Who’s First? Chicken and Egg Book 1. This book follows a day in the life of a chicken and an egg as they enjoy life in the barnyard and surrounding town. The dialogue is engaging as the characters go back and forth about the weather and have an argument over who should enter an ice cream shop first to cool off. The problem they face over their simple argument is one that presents them with a variety of options for a solution. As they struggle, competition comes into play as they figure out who should be allowed to enter the shop first.
This delightful story by Deborah Stevenson is sure to keep any young child’s attention as they anticipate what these characters will do to solve their problem. Each of the characters is relatable for young readers as they often try to decide who will go first in everyday situations. The solutions the author brings to solving their problem, such as flipping a coin, racing, and drawing straws, are all experiences many readers have engaged in. These touches bring the characters to life and help children feel like they are part of the story. Every detail of the story is well thought out and will make the young reader smile when it is completed. The illustrations make the story so much fun. Who’s First? is a great story to help teach character development and social skills to young children. All kids can use practical tips that will make them successful at solving problems with friends. This is a story I strongly recommend for the home or classroom setting to create conversations on how to solve problems in a positive way.
