Flora and the Runaway Rooster by Heifer International (Produced by), John Claude Bemis (Original Author), Robert Crawford (Illustrator); 2014. Hardcover.(Ch-PIC)

In Rwanda, still recovering from the deep wounds of war, a family is able to send their older children to school because of the gift of chickens that provide eggs--and income. Flora, the youngest child, must guard the chickens to protect the family's source of food and well-being. When the rowdy rooster Kubika escapes while Flora is playing, a wild chase sets off. Flora's friend Gideon, whose family is unable to send him to school, joins in. Along the way, Mother Yasenta helps the children in an unexpected way, prompting Flora to help Gideon to achieve his dream of going to school.Heifer International has helped millions of families achieve their dreams of education, income and enough to eat through the gifts of farm animals and training. For 70 years, Heifer International has worked in more than 125 countries, helping families move toward self-reliance. Recipients of Heifer gifts agree to "pass on the gift," as Mother Yasenta and Flora do, so that many others may benefit from a single gift.