Will Sally, Susie and Snowdrop ever learn to be a flock? Mabel discovers that caring for chickens is full of surprises in this charming tale from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb. Mabel is really excited about her two new pet chickens, Sally and Susie, and can't wait to spoil them with sweetcorn cobs and dust baths. She knows that chickens like to live in friendly groups, so when Gran asks Mabel and her mum if they would like to rehome her last chicken, Snowdrop, they agree. Sally and Susie aren't so eager to welcome Snowdrop into the flock, but just as the three are beginning to get along, Snowdrop vanishes and a fox is spotted nearby. Can Mabel find her before it's too late? - Holly Webb is an international bestseller renowned for her adorable animal stories, with over 150 published titles translated into over 30 languages and an instantly recognisable, much-loved voice - Taps into growing urban farming and sustainability movements -- with their playful personalities, chickens have become popular feathered friends and are now the third largest pet group in the UK after cats and dogs, making this Little Gem ideal for young animal lovers - Combines a charming and entertaining tale with some fantastic animal facts and gorgeous full-colour illustrations from Katie Kear - Accompanying materials available, including a free, downloadable activity sheet plus Little Gems toolkit, featuring eye-catching POS materials, interactive activities and display resources - Support newly emergent readers aged 4-8 with Little Gems: highly illustrated first chapter books from bestselling authors and illustrators, designed to spark a lifelong love of reading. As short 20-minute reads, they are suitable both for sharing or for reading independently. Packaged in a chunky format perfect for small hands, each book features easy-read fonts and spacious layouts as well as a tie-in fun activity.