I liked this little story quite a lot. It's simple, but quite beautiful. It reminded me somewhat of a fairytale, and it is based on a Korean folk story which I suppose fits with that. 
 I found that there were a few moments throughout where I really felt for Sprout. When she was in the hen shed and was looking outside and imagining what her life could be. There was an element of hope, and dreaminess which people can see in their own lives. 
 Then there was when she had her 'chick'. It was almost like she should be a mother. She was very protective, maybe too protective at times. What she didn't know was sad, and what she did know was sad too. But there was an overwhelming aura of hope. 
 This is a book I recommended for those I wrote to for the Holiday Card Exchange. It's just perfect for curling up with on a cold, dark, winter's night.