The bravest thing the Mayor ever did was stay kind.

Mayor Naize of Little Snoozing loves naps, warm bread, and helping people. So when a giant, grumpy stranger calls him a chicken in front of the entire town, the Mayor doesn't respond with anger. He asks a question instead. A gentle, funny story about the courage it takes to be kind, even when it would be easier not to be.

Are You Chicken, Mayor Naize? is a picture book for children (and the grown-ups reading with them) about mental health, friendship, and understanding, told with warmth, mischief, and a cast of characters you won't forget. The artwork, by digital artist Elan Heredia, carries the same spirit: naive, hand-drawn, mid-century illustration with real charm, full of texture and personality on every page.