The Chicken Who Had a Toothache

by Bénédicte Guettier

Once upon a time there was a chicken who thought she had a toothache. So she gathered up her five children—four chicks and a baby crocodile whose egg she'd hatched by accident—and went all the way to the dentist. But when it turns out that only the sweets-loving little croc has a mouth full of cavities, the stage is set for a big surprise ending that will have kids giggling with glee! 

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

42 pages, Hardcover

First published February 3, 2015

About the author

Bénédicte Guettier a obtenu le diplôme supérieur des Arts appliqués, et deux ans plus tard, celui de l'École supérieure d'art graphique (ESAG).

Reviews

[Jacqueline J · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed out loud at the end of this book and am looking forward to reading it to my story time kids next week. It has bright simple graphics and just the right amount of words for the 2 and 3 year old crowd. There is a super fun twist at the end, that's the bit where I laughed, and a simple sweet message about loving your family. A nice message about not eating too many sweets and what happens at the dentist included too.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really funny and goofy readaloud. Great for a silly bird or alligator storytime or tooth/dentist storytime. Bold and bright photos.

[Debbie Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hysterical book about a chicken who thinks she has a toothache and a trip to the dentist for herself and her alligator child and chicks. A super wonderful read-aloud. Older kids will get all the jokes and until they do the adults will enjoy reading this book to them.

[Ruth Santana Valencia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un relato tierno sobre lealtad y amor a la madre

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strongly reminds me of Hungry Hen by Waring.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beginning started off typical, but the joke in the story makes this picture book worth reading.

[Elizabeth]

Very odd, yet strangely compelling.

[Mfoot]

La poule qui avait mal aux dents