California Young Reader Medal
2002 · Primary · Nominee
About This Book
Big Brown Rooster is sick of chicken feed. So along with his friends--Turtle, Iguana, and Potbellied Pig--he sets out to make the most magnificent strawberry shortcake in the whole wide world. But there's one problem: none of his friends knows how to cook! The team bravely forges ahead, and with Rooster's help, they learn how to measure flour (not with a ruler) and how to beat an egg (not with a baseball bat). But can they keep Pig from gobbling up all the ingredients? Take an old family recipe, add four funny friends, and mix in some hilarious cooking confusion and you have a picture book treat for children of all ages!
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award
2002 · Picture Book · Nominee
Young Hoosier Book Award
2002 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Bluebonnet Award
2001 · Children's · Winner
Golden Sower Award
2001 · Grades K-3 · Honor Book
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2001 · Picture Book · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2000 · Picture Book · Nominee
Bookseller's Choice
2000 · Picture Book · Winner
Buckaroo Book Award
2000 · Children's · Nominee
