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A New York Times bestseller!
“The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
It’s time for the little red chicken’s bedtime story — and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can’t help herself! Whether the tale is Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood or even Chicken Little, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters. Now it’s the little red chicken’s turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? The charming 2011 Caldecott Honor Book is available in paperback for the first time.

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It’s time for the little red chicken’s bedtime story — and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But no matter what the story is, she jumps in to save its characters. When it’s her turn to tell a story, will her yawning papa make it? It’s homework time for the little red chicken, who’s just learned every good story should have an elephant of surprise. Or could it be an element of surprise (as her papa explains)? After all, there are no elephants in “The Ugly Duckling,” — right? It’s bright and early on Saturday morning, and the little red chicken wants cookies for breakfast. What better way to persuade Papa than by jarring him awake and gleefully interjecting cookies—and herself!—into every nursery rhyme they read together?

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 11, 2016
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763689033
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763689032
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.69 x 0.18 x 8.69 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Interrupting Chicken
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Best Sellers Rank: #5,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #37 in Children’s Farm Animal Books (Books) #42 in Children’s Books on Sleep #218 in Children’s Humor
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Reviews (13)

13 reviews for Interrupting Chicken

  1. Katelin

    Teaches compassion and imagination – not a lesson on interrupting!
    I’m a substitute teacher – I always bring a book with me when I sub for elementary classes as a way to pass time, if needed. I’m pretty particular about which kid’s books I buy and use, however, as I like books that are unique, clever, funny, and/or have a theme that can be turned into a lesson/writing activity. The classics are great, of course, but I want a book that is out of the ordinary.The concept of this story is clever. The wording and facial expressions of the chickens are hilarious! Another reviewer mentioned that the facial expressions needed more attention, but I felt they were adequate enough to convey what they were supposed to. I chuckle every time I see Chicken’s dopey face as he tells Papa AGAIN that he’ll be good. And it’s clear to see Papa’s frustration every time Chicken interrupts.The moral of this story may not be as clear to the reader as one would think. If you’re hoping to use this book to teach or show why it’s rude to interrupt, you might want a different book altogether.The ending doesn’t offer a solution to Chicken’s constant interrupting. In fact, I personally didn’t feel that Chicken even had a problem with interrupting – instead, I felt that he was caring (“Oh, Papa. I couldn’t let that little chicken get all upset over an acorn!”), jumping into the story right when something bad was going to happen and saving the day. Chicken was also imaginative, adding his own twist to classic stories and creating his own original story to read to Papa. Use this book as an example of compassion or creativity instead! If you just want a book that’s adorably funny, however, then this one is perfect for that, too!For those reviewers who said this book was lame and boring – I think not! Some people need to lighten up a bit…kids and adults alike will enjoy this story and it is certainly a great addition to any bookshelf!

  2. Jennifer

    One of the BEST children’s books!
    Every year I read this to my class and they can’t get enough! It’s always voted into our Classroom Favorites book bin. Super funny and after reading it, the kids really understand that interrupting can frustrate others. This author has a few other Interrupting Chicken books too for once your kids fall in love with the characters. This specific books has a thicker cover than most paperbacks so very happy with that as well!

  3. Jessica

    A funny and adorable book
    A funny and adorable book! Interrupting Chicken keeps kids giggling while teaching about listening. The illustrations are vibrant, and the story is perfect for bedtime. Great value for $5!

  4. Susan Rosenberg

    Hilarious!!!
    If you haven’t read this to your 4-6 year old child,, you MUST! I”m a PreK teacher of 20+ years and this is the most hilarious book I’ve ever read to children!

  5. TGyr

    Cute Book
    A very sweet story. Beautifully illustrated.

  6. Trishie

    A fun book for kids who like to interrupt story time.
    A funny book that my grandchildren love for me to read over and over.The pictures are colorful, but I wish the illustrations were bigger.

  7. Brittney

    Cute book
    This is such a cute and funny book for children. I ordered this for a teacher as a gift. I think this book would be great for grade levels 1-3.

  8. veronica winternheimer

    Great price
    Great book and storyline

  9. Tina Chappell

    I got this book for my service, I work for. The children enjoyed the book. we have a squeaky chicken to go with the book.

  10. Amazon Customer

    Libro divertente, forse per un bambino di almeno 3 anni.

  11. Christina B.

    Bought it for my daughter`s friend. The children found it so hilarious that I ordered it for my daughter as well.

  12. mina

    息子はこの本が大好きで、文章を全て覚えるほどです。読みやすいです。毎回大爆笑しながら読んでいます。

  13. Mike iggulden

    Love this book.

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