Book excerpt: Millie is a special chicken. She is different from the other chickens because she does not know how to lay eggs. The chickens are mean to her. The other farm animals try to help Millie. One brave chicken named Claire stands up for what is right. She helps Millie. All the animals become friends. Millie learns that being different is OK. She learns how important friends are. Claire shows how to be a good friend and the importance of doing the right thing.