Chicken Little [Paperback]

Steven Kellogg (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: June 17, 1987 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years

"The sky is failing! The sky is failing!" Chicken Little and her feathered friends are all aflutter when she gets a mysterious bump on the head. Steven Kellogg's hilarious retelling and irresistible illustrations bring fresh delight to this timeless classic of chain reaction panic.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Kellogg soups up a standard when Foxy Loxy offers to take the confused Chicken Little to headquarters to report the emergency. All ages.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3 Kellogg's revamping of the old, familiar tale is a delight. Foxy Loxy watches in delicious anticipation from his "Poultry" wagon as, one by one, Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky and other fowl assemble in response to Chicken Little's wail that the sky is falling. As if to remind children how all this hysteria began, the acorn looms large in the foreground of several pictures. Foxy disguises himself as a policeman, changes his van's sign to "Poul-ice," and helpfully loads the barnyard gang in for a trip to headquarters just as Chicken Little recalls the "wanted for kidnapping poultry" poster she (and children) have already seen. Too late. Foxy slams the door shut and tosses the acorn heavenward, where it brings down a sky patrol helicopter complete with a hippo pilot who pins down the foxliterally. Chicken Little plants the acorn by her coop and spends her sunset years retelling the story to her grandchildren. Like Tony Ross, whose Puss and Boots (Delacorte, 1981; o.p.) and The Three Little Pigs (Pantheon, 1983) offer slapstick humor, Kellogg inserts visual jokes, puns and silly details which may not carry to the farthest reaches of a story hour. However, older children familiar with the traditional version such as Galdone's Henny Penny (Clarion, 1968) will love this one. Susan Hepler, formerly at Ohio State University, Columbus
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (June 17, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688070450
• ISBN-13: 978-0688070458
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With the same energy, humor and clarity found in his 50 books, David wows audiences at schools around the United States and beyond. David is an accomplished storyteller and a master at getting kids to think and have fun at the same time. His presentations lead children on entertaining and educational journeys that combine math, science, reading and writing. David also gives keynote presentations and workshops for educators at professional conferences.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars It's not the one your parents read you 30 years ago! August 9, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

I expected the same story from when I was a child. It was one of my favorite books. I was disapointed to learn how it has changed. Chicken Little is hit with an acorn instead of an apple. He runs to tell the police, rather than the king. It just seems to be lacking that fairy tale quality about it that I loved.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not exactly what I thought February 28, 2013

By Barbara

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I felt I had to rate something. I personally was very disapointed because I wanted the original. I would share with others however I would express my disappointment.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Little by Steven Kellogg December 12, 2007

By J. Verrall

Format:Paperback

Steven Kellogg does not disappoint in this rendition of Chicken Little. As always, wonderful pictures, a surprising array of characters and great subtle trickery. My kindergarten students enjoyed it tremendously.

5.0 out of 5 stars This a fantastic adaptation of the classic, but is an adaptation May 24, 2013

By Andrew Nicholson

Format:Paperback

This is a wonderful book that one can enjoy with children. This book used to be my son's favorite which I read to him when he was young (before he learned to read). The negative reviews should be ignored as the reviewers are obviously unfamiliar with Mr. Kellog's work. This book, like other children's books by Mr. Kellog are modern ADAPTATIONS of classics. If you want the original, unaltered book look elsewhere. The idea is the same, only some of the characters have been updated. Still an excellent book for young readers and their parents to enjoy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Little - A big hit! May 14, 2013

By Ann Marie Tlumacki

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This book was purchased to replace a well-worn and extremely well-loved copy of the book that I had owned for many years. Children love Steven's version of Chicken Little and his wonderful illustrations.

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Little - A Review by J.P. April 22, 2013

A Kid's Review

Format:Paperback

In Chicken Little there is a fox named Foxy Loxy and a chicken named Chicken Little. In the beginning an acorn falls on Chicken Little's head. Other birds come along. Foxy Loxy wants to cook them. So he puts them in his truck. Does he cook them or not? You need to read the book to find out.

My favorite part is when the police hippo lands right on top of someone. The hippo says, "You're under arrest!" and the character says, "You mean I'm under a fat hippo!" I thought that part was funny! Do you think the character who gets landed on is Chicken Little, is it Henny Penny (that's another character), or is it Foxy Loxy? You need to read the book to find this out, too.

I think people who like funny stories would like this book, especially the part when the fat hippo comes in. I know some people who would start laughing just when they hear the words "fat hippo"! I also think sneaky people or foxes would like this book and you need to read the book to find out why!

5.0 out of 5 stars A secret Merry Christmas to adult receiver January 24, 2013

By S. Allan

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Sent for a Christmas story with a message that they had to read and read until Santa came.. Santa came and told they to name
their Chicken that he gave them with chalk sides and chalk to write on it. They loved it!! And great fun for Us

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4.0 out of 5 stars Chicken little July 1, 2012

By Bernadette Ocallaghan

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This book was sooo cute, not exactly as I rem it as a kid but still adorable. The illustrations were adorable and for the price it was well put together and beautifully bound in a hard cover. Nice to see the "old" taes are still around!