A little boy watches Shelly Hen as she feeds on bugs in the grass, chats to her friends and settles down in the nesting box to lay an egg. This book is intended to show very young children where eggs come from and how chickens live. It introduces the topic of sustainability and respect for animals. Added at the back are a fun quiz, information section, as well as a simple recipe using eggs. Part of a series about where our food comes from, the other titles are about fruit, milk and honey.