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Keywords

assertiveness, birds, birth, chicken, conflict resolution, critical thinking, depression, easter, feelings, happiness, holidays, nonverbal communication, religion, self esteem, spiritual

Title

Petook

Description

Petook, a rooster, experiences a period of depression after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He then learns the joy of Easter when a chick is born, representing Jesus' rebirth from the tomb. Petook develops an appreciation for life and Easter.

Author

Houselander, Caryll

Publisher

Holiday House

Illustrator

ISBN

0-8234-0681-4

City of Publication

New York

Year of Publication

1988

Author of Abstract

Abstract provided by Heather Cobie, 1994

Citation

Houselander, Caryll, “Petook,” Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University, accessed August 19, 2022, https://dlp.lib.miamioh.edu/picturebook/items/show/8255.