Electrical Load Forecasting: Modeling and Model Construction

Mother Hen is not in the farmyard. Where could she be? Of course, like any good mother hen with a nest full of eggs, she's sitting on her eggs. The farm cat, dog, cow and horse all ask her why she's not outside enjoying the day. Mother Hen's response is always, "Cluck, click, I can't come out. I must sit on my eggs and keep them warm." Afterward, Mother Hen "fluffed out her feathers and settled herself again on her nest of soft, golden hay, where she cuddled her ten white eggs." The repetition of these phrases is calming as it's carried through the book. The dialog between the animals helps the story to flow, as well as helping children to identify with the characters. What wonderful values Mother Hen teaches children. Sometimes there are obligations beyound what we want to do. In the end, Mother Hen is rewarded for her faithfulness -- her ten white eggs yield ten yellow chickens. The cat, dog, cow and horse celebrate with Mother Hen. Offspring are indeed a blessing. At first, I found the illustrations too disjointed for children. Mine, however, have had not difficulty identifying with them. They are bright and colorful watercolor (I believe). The illustrations are not too busy, but contain enough objects to identify for younger children. My rating of this unassuming little book has increased as I've watched my children interact with it. The small nature of the book fits nicely in children's hands. It's lasted very well with two small boys, both of whom really enjoy reading _Mother Hen_.