Is a Chicken a Bird?
When the Chicken comes to the city he’s told he’s NOT a bird because he can’t fly. The Chicken sets out on a journey to the zoo to prove to the Green bird that he’s a bird as much as anyone else. Is a Chicken a Bird? is a picture book with themes of understanding science, compassionately combating ableist attitudes , and having fun exploring what makes animals uniquely them.
Cover Layout
In crafting a cover for Is a Chicken a Bird? I wanted to keep all of the characters the Chicken and the Green Bird meet throughout the book. Along with this I wanted the Chicken to be reflecting upon himself.
Peacock
The Parrot
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The Green Bird, initial design.
Red Bird Concept
This was my first illustration exploring the idea of Is a Chicken a Bird? While a lot has changed, including character designs and text, this illustration shows where my ideas start.