Chicken Little (Harper Growing Tree) (Hardcover)

by Public Domain (Author), Laura Rader (Illustrator) "One day when Chicken Little was scratching in the leaves, an acorn fell out of a tree and hit her on the tail..." (more)
Key Phrases: Chicken Little, Henny Penny, Cocky Locky (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-KAIn this version of the familiar tale, some elements are the same-Chicken Little is hit by an acorn and believes the sky to be falling. She runs off to tell the king and encounters a succession of creatures along the way, all of which join in her quest. However, in this retelling, the trickster fox is not present and the group does successfully reach the king to warn him. The wise king discovers the truth among Chicken Little's tail feathers, and they all enjoy a good laugh. While this simplified retelling might appeal to younger readers, the story lacks the tension usually provided by the presence of the fox. The simple text and repetitive refrain will read aloud well. However, although colorful and bold, the watercolor cartoons are a bit amateurish and busy. Sally Hobson's Chicken Little (S & S, 1994) and Paul Galdone's Henny Penny (Houghton, 1979) are better choices.ADeAnn Tabuchi, San Anselmo Public Library, CA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
For children who love silly stories, the classic tale of Chicken Little will delight and entertain.The sky is falling! Chicken Little’s comic misadventures are a favorite with toddlers, who always know better than the silly chick. This fresh retelling of the classic tale features bright, humorous illustrations.

The sky is falling! Chicken Little’s comic misadventures are a favorite with toddlers, who always know better than the silly chick. This fresh retelling of the classic tale features bright, humorous illustrations.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: HarperFestival (January 3, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0694010340
• ISBN-13: 978-0694010349
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,043,526 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful classic., January 23, 2000

By A Customer

My toddler loves this book! She "reads" along as Chicken Little greets her friends. The repetition is perfect for this age group and the colorful illustrations are wonderful.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not my personal favorite, but the kids love it!, April 7, 2003

By	Tiare Solorzano "Mother of 3, Child Developme... (Citrus Heights, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'll admit it...I hate reading this book again and again. There are so many animals to characterize that I lose track of which voice belongs to which animal. Well, too bad for me, because my 18 month old and 3 year old can't get enough of Chicken Little and all his buddies in their quest to tell the king "The sky is falling!" The illustrations are good, although nothing extraordinary, and this adaptation is very simplified with a non-threatening ending (there is no "Foxy Loxy" to trick and eat the animals, just a gentle and kind king and a good hearty laugh about Chicken Little's mistake). Older children may prefer the "danger" of Foxy Loxy in other adaptations, but my toddlers are crazy about this one.

3.0 out of 5 stars CullensAbcs.com Review of Chicken Little, August 3, 2008

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