# Market Day with Mama Hen

Author: Logan

Level: PreK3

Theme: Shopping and counting at the market

## Page 1

On Saturday morning, Mama Hen took her three chicks to the farmers market.

## Page 2

She carried a list and a basket, and the chicks hopped along behind her.

## Page 3

First they counted apples: one, two, three, four shiny red apples for lunch.

## Page 4

Next they picked yellow corn, orange carrots, and a loaf of crusty bread.

## Page 5

One chick carried the carrots, one carried the corn, and one held the bread.

## Page 6

A kind farmer gave them a bunch of purple grapes as a special treat.

## Page 7

Mama Hen paid with coins, and the chicks said, 'Thank you!' in their cheepy voices.

## Page 8

Back home, they spread a blanket under a tree and laid out all their food.

## Page 9

They ate apples, corn, and bread, and shared the grapes one by one.

## Page 10

Mama Hen smiled at her helpers. 'Market day is best when we shop together.'

## 5 Words to Learn

market, basket, count, apple, picnic

## Read Together

Read Together: Count apples together, one, two, three, four.