Naomi lives on a beautiful Pennsylvania farm, surrounded by the quiet, simple traditions of her Amish family. She knows that in her community, everything is supposed to be plain. But while doing her chores, Naomi and her little sister Ruth find a mysterious, abandoned egg. They decide to hatch it, keeping it a secret from the elders. When the shell finally cracks, out pops a chick that is anything but plain! As the bird grows, it develops brilliant, colorful feathers that are definitely too fancy for an Amish farm. Naomi is terrified that she will be punished and the bird will be sent away. The tension rises as the day of the community gathering arrives, and the magnificent bird decides to make a grand entrance. You will smile at this gentle story about accepting surprises and learning that a little bit of fancy can be a wonderful thing.