Julien's Happy Hens
Julien’s Happy Hens | Children’s Book
Julien’s Happy Hens | Children’s Book
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Julien’s Happy Hens
A heartwarming children’s picture book about backyard chickens, responsibility, and growing up in the city.
When Julien moves into a new apartment in Boston, he expects a small porch not five colorful hens waiting in the backyard.
At first, the chickens are surprising. Then they become part of his daily life.
Through collecting eggs, cleaning the coop, and feeding the hens, Julien learns that caring for animals takes patience, courage, and responsibility.
Set in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Julien’s Happy Hens celebrates small everyday moments that help children grow.
Perfect For:
✔ Children ages 4–8
✔ Animal lovers and backyard chicken families
✔ Parents teaching responsibility and resilience
✔ Classrooms exploring urban farming or social-emotional learning
✔ Gift-givers looking for a meaningful, place-based story
What Kids Will Learn
- Responsibility and daily routines
- How to handle mistakes with grace
- Compassion for animals
- Pride in caring for something every day
This gentle story opens conversations about growing up, helping at home, and discovering unexpected joy right in your own backyard.
Thank you for supporting this small, independently published project!
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One of our favorite books to read as a family! We also have chickens, and it provides great reminders to my son on how he can help take care of our "chickie babies," too!
Beautifully written and illustrated story to help children understand the wonder of caring for a pet.
My kids and I love this book!!
A sweet, unique book that portrays a side of city life that is rarely seen in children’s books. Loved it!
Fantastic! Loved the mix of narrative discovery and playfulness for the reader, and the illustrations are strong.
Love the teaching Julien responsibilities in caring for animals. Great examples, feeding, cleaning up, the color eggs that match up with the hens. ❤️
Great children’s book! 10/10
A truly wonderful story about enjoying nature and caring for others; my children love it!
Wonderful fun story and great illustrations!
This is a very well-written, cute book for kids! I bought it for my niece for her birthday and I know she will absolutely love this story. It is perfect for curious kids and teaches the importance of responsibility!
Wonderful story! My kids want to read it again and again 😁
I love this book. The joy Julien expresses and shares with his mom is wonderful. It's a new staple of our library!
This is a very cute book for children especially living in the city.
Cute story
Wonderful children's book!
I LOVE this book! Every page is a delight
This is our family's new favorite book. We love it!