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My Life as a Chicken
by
Ellen A. Kelley,
Michael Slack (Goodreads Author)
When Pauline Poulet learns she'll be the next special of the day at Cock-a-Doodle-Doo Café, she flies the coop faster than you can say "Chicken pie, delicious"! Thus begins her journey of peril and catastrophe, courage and chance: She is chased. She is dunked. She is tossed tail over beak. But can Pauline escape the dinner plate?Kids everywhere willlove clucking along with...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
May 1st 2007
by Harcourt Children's Books
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Although there isn't much to this book plot-wise, it is a hilarious read-aloud and the illustrations are terrific. My kids couldn't follow the story, but they were highly entertained by my goofy reading. Fun language, offbeat meter and a refrain you will hear from your kids for days afterward- "Pauline prevail!" -even though they still don't know what it means!
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Humor oozes from every page of this delightful picture book! It was funny, witty, and engaging. Wildly entertaining, My Life as a Chicken will have children and adults laughing at the long string of misfortunes that befall Pauline as she tries to escape one hungry creature after another.
The writing is well done and there are just enough words to every page that the story moves forward nicely.
I am giving this book four stars. The only reason it is not...more
Humor oozes from every page of this delightful picture book! It was funny, witty, and engaging. Wildly entertaining, My Life as a Chicken will have children and adults laughing at the long string of misfortunes that befall Pauline as she tries to escape one hungry creature after another.
The writing is well done and there are just enough words to every page that the story moves forward nicely.
I am giving this book four stars. The only reason it is not...more
This book may be hard for younger children to follow even though they will be laughing really hard at the chicken's adventure. I would use this book with a 3-5th grade class to illistrate how I might go about looking up words I wasn't sure the meaning of. I would model it first, but using the dictionary, an online resource or asking a friend, etc. to help me find out the meaning of the word. I would then give each student a word and ask that they bring me a definition in their own words, and a s...more
Our youngest borrowed this book from her elementary school library. We just had to read it right away and we really liked it. The sing-song rhyming narrative and the hilarious and colorful cartoonish illustrations really make this a fun book to read aloud. The plot really reminded us a lot of Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken by Kate DiCamillo, but it was a much sillier story.
When Pauline the hen discovers she is going to be eaten, she escapes from the farm in search of a better life. Her adventures take her to the forest, the ocean and the sky before happily settling down in a petting zoo.
The rhyming in this book is fun and enjoyable to read. The illustrations, however, are what make the book- they are hilarious.
I would recommend this as independent reading for primary students, and even as a read-aloud for intermediates.
The rhyming in this book is fun and enjoyable to read. The illustrations, however, are what make the book- they are hilarious.
I would recommend this as independent reading for primary students, and even as a read-aloud for intermediates.
Read this to my almost 3-year-old tonight. The pictures are great and tell the story better than the words. The story is told in prose and uses quite a few large words that are too much for kids to really get the story. They get the pictures, but they won't get the story by listening to it. Bottom line: Great illustrations.
It is about a chicken who lived on a farm whose master was talking about killing him to make pie. He did not want to be eaten so he fled. On his journey he was chased by other animals, pushed over board, and finally his journey ended at a petty zoo where he felt more comfortable.
This is an excellent book for rhyming words and playful fun words that describe the chickens situation. The situations in this book are very outrageous and fun for kids to read. This would be a great book to read during down time or to transition from a rowdy activity to something calm.
Pauline has learned that the owner of the egg hatchery where she is employed has developed a taste for chicken. So off she goes to save herself. As she runs, though she finds herself in several situations, and each seems worse than the last.
This was a neat short story, I think we've read it 10 times now. The chicken (Pauline) doesn't like her life so she decides to change things...she goes through many adversities and finally ends up with the life she always wanted. "Pauline Prevail!"
Possibly the finest children's book ever written. The rhymes, the color, the action are all among the best out there. Heck, we had this book memorized before the kid was born, because the parents just liked reading it so much to the belly.
Jul 27, 2011
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Think Perils of Pauline, but Pauline is a chicken. Lots of texts, so not really for the yougest set, but older children will enjoy the story of a chicken who gets into greater and greater scrapes trying to escape being a pie.
Mar 28, 2010
Margaret
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I thought this book was a fun read with my 6 year old. I especially loved reading "Pauline Prevail" in a chicken voice. You had to be here to appreciate it...but my son enjoyed it.
I had higher hopes for this book, especially as a story time book. But alas, not great. The end was nice and there were some funny parts, but this just wasn't a book for me.
This is a funny book that has fun pictures to go along with the story. The story is great fun for a young audience, I would recommend this book for ages 4-9.
This book is very funny. The children would absolutely love it. It is about a chicken and its journey to survive. Finally it ends up in a safe environment.
good book on animals. talks about life of a chicken, the animals that hunt the chicken and foods to make with eggs and chicken
The rhythm and the rhyme make this a fun read aloud. It also scores points for vivid verbs and good illustrations..
I loved this book. I love the phrase, "Pauline Prevails" because that's just what she does in the story.
Meg loves this book and I add my "British" accent to give it flare. We laugh together
Cute, rhyming adventure of a chicken fleeing one dangerous scenario after another.
oh so cute Pauline and her trials and tribulations to find a new home!
This was an ok book, but I feel the students would enjoy it.
so cute, positive, and rhyming. we loved the fun situations.
The youngest and I read this one together, although I enjoyed the puns and adult humor more so than him!
The illustrations that support the charming text are great!
I so wanted to give this 5 stars, but had to knock it down to 4 1/2 because of one small line--the last--which is unfortunate because it is a wonderfully written book. I just couldn't abide the author intrusion at the end.
But, I will probably buy this book for my collection as it is full of wonderful verse and it is a nice companion book with Sailor Moo: Cow At Sea. Well done!
But, I will probably buy this book for my collection as it is full of wonderful verse and it is a nice companion book with Sailor Moo: Cow At Sea. Well done!
When Pauline Poulet learns she'll be the next special of the day at Cock-a-Doodle-Doo Café, she flies the coop faster than you can say "Chicken pie, delicious"! Thus begins her journey of peril and catastrophe, courage and chance: She is chased. She is dunked. She is tossed tail over beak. But can Pauline escape the dinner plate? Kids everywhere will love clucking along with this chicken's battle cry: "Pauline, prevail!"
What a cute/fun read! The reading was hilarious & the pictures were funny as well. I had a blast reading this to my 3 yr old.
If I ever saw this book for sale I'd buy it. It's definitely a keeper!
If I ever saw this book for sale I'd buy it. It's definitely a keeper!
The perils of Pauline--wasn't that a bad "b" movie? Anyway, the book about the perils of Pauline chicken is as far fetched as the movie. It's just one more thing after another. Kids love it though.
I just re-read it and it's grown on me a bit. It's better the second time around. I change it to a three star book.
I just re-read it and it's grown on me a bit. It's better the second time around. I change it to a three star book.
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