The Chicken Who Wouldn't Eat Gravel

The Chicken Who Wouldn't Eat Gravel by Clara Dillingham Pierson tells the tale of a young Shanghai Chicken who refuses to eat gravel, despite his mother's advice. While his siblings grow strong and healthy, he remains thin and weak. He is stubborn, thinking that gravel is unnecessary, until one day he realizes the consequences of his actions. What happens when he finally admits his mistake? Will he be able to grow strong like his siblings, or is it too late? Will his mother forgive him? Read on to discover how this little Chicken learns an important lesson about doing what's hard for the good of his future!