Roscoe the Bossy Rooster (Roscoe the Rooster)

Roscoe the Bossy Rooster is a fun and meaningful read! A great book that captures the kid’s attention!Shhh! Do you hear that squawking?! That’s Roscoe—red feathers fluffed, tail high—strutting across Peaches Place farm like he’s the boss of EVERYONE. “Play with ME,” he orders the others. “Do NOT play with them!” Nugget, Chiquita, Odie, Jasmine, Barbie, and Nigel love playing together, singing songs and kicking the soccer ball around. But when Roscoe’s bossy rules make everyone stop playing with him, the barnyard turns quiet and lonely. Roscoe realizes being bossy isn’t fun at all. With gentle kindness from his patient pals, Roscoe learns to treat others the way he wants to be treated, says “I’m sorry,” and feels the warm hug of forgiveness as he’s welcomed back to play with the whole flock!Straight from author Becky Thomas’s real Tennessee farm (where the REAL Roscoe still gives orders every morning!), this giggle-packed story bursts with vibrant watercolor illustrations. Every fluffy feather and sunny barnyard scene pops off the page—perfect for little ones to point, laugh, and learn.Ages 3-9 will cheer as their feathered hero lives the golden rule: “Treat others as you want to be treated.”Why Families Can’t Stop Reading the Roscoe Series:Book 1 (this one!): From bossy orders to kind play—friendship, forgiveness, and saying sorry.Book 2 – Roscoe Learns to Wait: Masters patience with hilarious barnyard surprises.Book 3 – Roscoe and Community Helpers Never Give Up: Celebrates perseverance and asking for help.Book 4 – Roscoe and the Christmas Gift: Discovers the origin of Christmas and the importance of giving.Real Farm Magic: Inspired by Becky’s chickens on Peaches Place!Stunning Watercolor Art: Kids want to touch every colorful scene.Read-Aloud Ready: Short, rhythmic text that’s pure fun to share.Teacher-Approved: Elementary educator Becky Thomas weaves big lessons of values into pure fun.Bilingual Edition Available: English-Spanish for growing families.Add Roscoe the Bossy Rooster to your cart today—your little one will discover the joy of kindness, true friendship, and forgiveness—one feathered adventure at a time! Read more