  | History of underwear with Professor Chicken Author: Holt, Hannah | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Modeled by chickens, the history of underwear is traced from the very first discovery--a paleolithic nomad whose body was found completely preserved in ice.
| Illustrator: | Briggs, Korwin |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 4.80 Points: .5 Quiz: 519481 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (00/01/22)
Booklist (00/02/22)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 01/01/2022 K-Gr 4—A hilarious and surprisingly compelling history of underwear starring chickens that sets the stage for all the information that follows. Holt covers the verbiage of underwear—it's referred to as a "pair" of underwear because typically it was once comprised of two pieces—as well as funny historical facts, for example, that King Tut was entombed with 100 pairs of underwear. Several pages are devoted to the evolution of underwear in different cultures. Funny puns abound amid the facts, but what really sets the book apart is the artwork. The chickens wearing underwear are so silly, it's impossible not to smile while reading it. The juxtaposition of the mostly serious historical text with such charming and adorable chickens is just magical. Back matter includes an illustrated time line. VERDICT Do not miss this very fun and informative book, which is an excellent choice for anyone interested in fashion, history, or chickens.—Debbie Tanner - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 08/01/2022 School is in session, and it’s time for Professor Chicken to teach the class about underwear. Since the first glacier-preserved leather loincloth appeared 5,000 years ago, there has been everything from Egyptian linen on King Tut to reindeer moss being used for baby diapers in Siberia. While coifs, codpieces, and farthingales made their way through England, baofu and xinyi and zhuyao were sweeping China, and of course modern strides include the first bra in 1913, Y-front briefs in 1935, girdles, and Spanx. Not only is this book amazingly informative and chock-full of facts—including terrifically engaging back matter that explores everything from power-weaving looms to vulcanized rubber in a kid-friendly way—but it remains accessible and cheerful because, namely, there is no reader on the planet who won’t giggle upon seeing a cartoon chicken in a corset. The concept is perfect for the topic and territory, and the artwork is hilarious. It elevates the work from fact-filled nonfiction to a memorable and chuckle-filled Ted talk. Quite simply, it doesn’t get much better than poultry in a petticoat. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
