Under Her Wings: The Story of a Hen Who Waited (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798248817184)

A heartwarming true farm story about patience, hope, and the beautiful ways families are made.

Dough is a golden hen with one wish-to be a mama. Day after day, she sits on her nest, keeping her eggs warm and waiting. She fluffs her feathers. She tucks in her wings. She doesn't give up. But there's one problem. Without a rooster on the farm, Dough's wish seems impossible. Then one quiet night, something changes... And in just five seconds, Dough's patient heart gets everything it's been waiting for.

Perfect for children ages 4-8, this tender story will resonate with:
- Families who love farm animals and chicken stories - Parents and children talking about adoption and foster care
- Readers who cherish stories about patience, waiting, and answered prayers
- Homeschool families looking for gentle life lessons
- Anyone who believes that love makes a family

Based on the true story of Dough, a real Buff Orpington hen, and her four adopted chicks: Agatha, Beatrice, Pierre, and Samuel.

Beautifully illustrated with watercolor art, "Under Her Wings" is a picture book that celebrates motherhood, hope, and the miracle of families formed in unexpected ways.

A perfect read-aloud for:
- Bedtime stories about patience and love
- Adoption and foster care discussions
- Farm life and animal lovers
- Classrooms and library story time
- Gifts for new mamas and families

This heartfelt children's book will have readers of all ages believing in the power of hope, the beauty of waiting, and the many ways love finds us.

Author: Julie Bock
ISBN-13: 9798248817184
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2026
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d