Young rooster Gallileon takes his crowing responsibilities seriously in his father’s absence. Although this is a story of ducks, geese, and chickens, it is also a story about brothers and sisters, bullies, and teenage coming-of-age experiences. Delicate illustrations add to the gentle humor and tone. si

Gallileon, a young rooster, has to crow to the sun on Sunday morning when his father is sent to compete at the county fair. After a few starts and stops, Gallileon manages to wake up the sun and the rest of the farm, but when the geese decide to play a mean trick on him, the sun disappears at high noon. Where did it go? Can Gallileon's irrepressible little sister Pepina save her brother from the ultimate humiliation?

Sumptuously illustrated with line drawings by Matt Phelan, this refreshingly literary debut by Elizabeth Wu is perfect for young middle grade readers.


From the Hardcover edition.