Cot Cot Cot Cot Ca-toodle Tooooo! 1996 Children's Books (NY Public Library)
1996 Choices: The Year's Best Books (Publishers Weekly)
Notable Children's Books of 1997 (Booklist)Rooster has a special Gift.He believes that when he calls 'Cot Cot Cot Ca-toodle tooooo' he makes the sun come up.All the chickens, especially Smallest Hen, are in awe.And Rooster is pretty proud of his Gift as well . . . too proud.Until one morning he oversleeps, and the sun rises without him!Pam Conrad is in top form with this heartwarming story of self-affirmation and unconditional love that's as funny and endearing as Ferdinand the Bull.The artwork by Eric Beddows is as glorious and inspiring as a sunrise.
1996 Children's Books (NY Public Library)
1996 Choices: The Year's Best Books (Publishers Weekly)
Notable Children's Books of 1997 (Booklist)