Book excerpt: Little Chicken and Little Duck are friends, even though Little Chicken's family lives in a henhouse in the meadow, and Little Duck's family lives in a barrel by the pond. But Little Chicken's mother doesn't want him playing with a duck; she says he smells funny. And Little Duck's mother feels the same way about Little Chicken. Now both are lonely.But when a hailstorm strikes, the only way to get shelter is for them to stick together. When their frantic parents finally find them, they realize that maybe having a good friend is more important than having all the right feathers. Brigitte Sidjanski's story is full of heart and humor, brought to life by Sarah Emmanuelle Burg's charming illustrations.