E.K. Mockingham’s ‘Pickled Chicken’ Gives Little Readers a Big Reason to Be Kind
Publication date: October 20, 2026
Some picture-book characters are easy to imagine joining the family bookshelf. A bright green chick with a friend named Dust Bunny certainly has the credentials, especially when his adventure begins with a glowing pickle. In Pickled Chicken, E.K. Mockingham gives young readers an unusual hero whose journey brings friendship, laughter, and everyday kindness into the same cheerful world.