My Dog’s a Chicken by Susan Montanari and Anne Willsdorf traces the adventures of Lula Mae as she does her best to transform one of the family chickens into the pet dog she covets. Everyone is skeptical and her mother is firm about the fact no chicken will be allowed in the house. As time goes by the chicken proves remarkably adaptable and helpful is a variety of circumstances. The ending is no surprise but is a warm coda to the busy day.