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Chicken Little
BONK! An award-winning father-daughter team make the sky fall an entirely new way.
You may already know the tale of a not-quite-so-bright little chicken whose encounter with an acorn and gravity convinces him the sky is falling, but youÕve never seen the story told this way. A brilliant collaboration brings us a bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale, as crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky and right into an eye-catching gatefold surprise.
You may already know the tale of a not-quite-so-bright little chicken whose encounter with an acorn and gravity convinces him the sky is falling, but youÕve never seen the story told this way. A brilliant collaboration brings us a bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale, as crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky and right into an eye-catching gatefold surprise.
34 pages, Hardcover
First published March 3, 2009
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January 18, 2009
You know, I never much cared for the Chicken Little story before now. That has all changed now. Go. Find this book. Read this book. Love and hold and treasure this book. This is exactly the kind of crazy, wacked-out sense of humor this tale has always required. Loved it.
March 26, 2009
The jokes and language are more for adults than kids. But the kids will like the bright, wacky illustrations, and the goofy, happy ending, complete with a fold-out page of the fox sneezing out his victims.
August 5, 2009
A wild and bizarre version of Chicken Little, with bright colors, crazy creatures and fun onomatopoeia; it's a good story to read aloud.
January 1, 2023
Le ciel est en train de tomer!
April 3, 2009
We all know the story of Chicken Little. Bonked on the head with an acorn, loses his grip and heads out to tell everyone of the horror that the sky is falling. He gathers a group of feathery friends who believe him and then meets up with the fox who knows just how to take advantage of the opportunity presented to him. The only question with any new edition of the story is whether Chicken Little lives on in the end. Let me reassure you that here he does, so it is fine to use even with sensitive toddlers and preschoolers.
What makes this book a great version of the story is that the words are kept to a minimum and even with those few words there is a lot of humor. Each bird has his or her own little sound that they make, from Chicken Little’s EEP! to Loosey Goosey’s ONK! And take a look at that cover, Emberley’s art is zany, colorful and almost kaleidoscopic at times. It perfectly matches the tone of the text.
A winning version of this classic tale, this may just be the best read aloud version I have seen. The art will project well to a large crowd too. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
What makes this book a great version of the story is that the words are kept to a minimum and even with those few words there is a lot of humor. Each bird has his or her own little sound that they make, from Chicken Little’s EEP! to Loosey Goosey’s ONK! And take a look at that cover, Emberley’s art is zany, colorful and almost kaleidoscopic at times. It perfectly matches the tone of the text.
A winning version of this classic tale, this may just be the best read aloud version I have seen. The art will project well to a large crowd too. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
October 6, 2016
1. Chicken little was outside one day when an acorn fell from the tree and hit her on the tail. She instantly thought the sky was falling and soon everyone else thought so too. Chicken little instantly went and told Henny Penny. Henny Penny told Lucky Ducky, etc etc. Soon everyone thought the sky was falling but it certainly was not.
2. 1st-2nd grade
3. This book could be used as a fun read or to teach students that sometimes its not okay to go around and tell people what they think is true but might not actually be.
4. This book is good for any individual student to read during their free time.
5. This can be used in a small group to work on their reading skills.
6. This could be read as a whole class at the end of the day when kids are waiting for their busses.
7. Rebecca Emberley has written several childrens books.
8. There is a movie on Chicken Little, but I do recommend reading the book over the movie!
2. 1st-2nd grade
3. This book could be used as a fun read or to teach students that sometimes its not okay to go around and tell people what they think is true but might not actually be.
4. This book is good for any individual student to read during their free time.
5. This can be used in a small group to work on their reading skills.
6. This could be read as a whole class at the end of the day when kids are waiting for their busses.
7. Rebecca Emberley has written several childrens books.
8. There is a movie on Chicken Little, but I do recommend reading the book over the movie!
January 25, 2018
A goofy take on the original Sky is Falling story. Snarky.
December 11, 2022
Chicken Little, author, Rebecca Emberley and her father, illustrator, Ed Emberley created this version. It is a picture book. I gave it five stars. It received an outstanding review through Kirkus Reviews.
This book is intended for the age group from four to seven years old. In Summary this book deals with “not making a mountain out of a mole hill,” and/or not creating hysterical situations that do not exist which could mean to always tell the truth. Sometimes this behavior could mean the difference between life and death differences (to try to put it mildly to a child.)
In evaluating Chicken Little as I mentioned I gave it five stars. It teaches valuable lessons. No one should take matters out of context. Exaggerating is unnecessary and lying is unacceptable. Additionally, not having a plan involving either a real or assumed made up situation is very unsmart. Chicken Little and the other animals in the forest who believed the “sky was falling” suffered consequences which could have been avoided. Children will really enjoy all aspects of this picture book from the authorial texts to its illustrations of the main character running around like a chicken with her head cut off (no pun intended). The hysterical Chicken Little is the main character. The plot is important to carry out the lessons to be learned, the style in which the plot was authorial texted was effective, the language was that of a crazed Chicken Little and friends with no plan. This picture book with its beginning and middle will keep the interest of the reader. The unexpected ending of the story will certainly encourage the child reader to ask questions! Asking questions and seeking information is a good thing. We learn from asking questions! The bottom-line lessons of Chick Little are accomplished. That’s why I gave it five stars.
This book is intended for the age group from four to seven years old. In Summary this book deals with “not making a mountain out of a mole hill,” and/or not creating hysterical situations that do not exist which could mean to always tell the truth. Sometimes this behavior could mean the difference between life and death differences (to try to put it mildly to a child.)
In evaluating Chicken Little as I mentioned I gave it five stars. It teaches valuable lessons. No one should take matters out of context. Exaggerating is unnecessary and lying is unacceptable. Additionally, not having a plan involving either a real or assumed made up situation is very unsmart. Chicken Little and the other animals in the forest who believed the “sky was falling” suffered consequences which could have been avoided. Children will really enjoy all aspects of this picture book from the authorial texts to its illustrations of the main character running around like a chicken with her head cut off (no pun intended). The hysterical Chicken Little is the main character. The plot is important to carry out the lessons to be learned, the style in which the plot was authorial texted was effective, the language was that of a crazed Chicken Little and friends with no plan. This picture book with its beginning and middle will keep the interest of the reader. The unexpected ending of the story will certainly encourage the child reader to ask questions! Asking questions and seeking information is a good thing. We learn from asking questions! The bottom-line lessons of Chick Little are accomplished. That’s why I gave it five stars.
January 22, 2020
Nice classic story. I found it hard to read because of the wacked out eyes.
** Talking points: Have you ever been mistakenly concerned that something bad was happening or was going to happen. Tell us about it. On the other hand, did you ever think that everything was awesome, and it really wasn't. Tell us about that as well. What have you done to try to see things more clearly?
** Essential Oil Pairing Tip: I had to debate on the oil I wanted to pair with this book. Part of me wants to roll on doTERRA's Thinker essential oil blend. Because this is a book where so many of the animals weren't using their head. But I think doTERRA's Brave Essential Oil blend wins out. Because I think the animals fears is what had them not thinking right. And Brave is such a great blend to help us face our fears instead of running away from them. (Plus it's formulated especially for little ones!)
** Talking points: Have you ever been mistakenly concerned that something bad was happening or was going to happen. Tell us about it. On the other hand, did you ever think that everything was awesome, and it really wasn't. Tell us about that as well. What have you done to try to see things more clearly?
** Essential Oil Pairing Tip: I had to debate on the oil I wanted to pair with this book. Part of me wants to roll on doTERRA's Thinker essential oil blend. Because this is a book where so many of the animals weren't using their head. But I think doTERRA's Brave Essential Oil blend wins out. Because I think the animals fears is what had them not thinking right. And Brave is such a great blend to help us face our fears instead of running away from them. (Plus it's formulated especially for little ones!)
December 4, 2016
Chicken little was outside one day when an acorn fell from the tree and hit her on the tail. She instantly thought the sky was falling and soon everyone else thought so too. Chicken little went and told Henny Penny. Henny Penny told Lucky Ducky, and eventually everyone in the town believed the story and everyone panicked.
1st-2nd grade
This book could be used as a fun read or to teach students that sometimes its not okay to go around and tell people what they think is true but might not actually be.
This book is good for any individual student to read during their free time.
This can be used in a small group to work on their reading skills.
This could be read as a whole class at the end of the day when kids are waiting for their buses.
Rebecca Emberley has written several children's books.
There is a movie on Chicken Little, and it is really good as well.
1st-2nd grade
This book could be used as a fun read or to teach students that sometimes its not okay to go around and tell people what they think is true but might not actually be.
This book is good for any individual student to read during their free time.
This can be used in a small group to work on their reading skills.
This could be read as a whole class at the end of the day when kids are waiting for their buses.
Rebecca Emberley has written several children's books.
There is a movie on Chicken Little, and it is really good as well.
February 13, 2020
1) One observation I noticed was this book was a different and fun take on the story of Chicken Little I knew growing up. I loved the illustrations in this book and how the with minimal words on the page there was still humorous elements and the story was made clear with the illustrations.
2) A connection I was able to make was this book was how I over react and tend to make mountains out of mole hills similar to chicken little.
3) Why did chicken little take off, with many versions of the book and different interpretations. What sets this book apart from others?.
4) I was surprised how short this book was, with big illustrations and only a sentence or two on each page it was astonishing they were able to clearly tell a story.
5) I liked the book, I can see myself using this as a dessert book in the future a fun and engaging book for younger students.
2) A connection I was able to make was this book was how I over react and tend to make mountains out of mole hills similar to chicken little.
3) Why did chicken little take off, with many versions of the book and different interpretations. What sets this book apart from others?.
4) I was surprised how short this book was, with big illustrations and only a sentence or two on each page it was astonishing they were able to clearly tell a story.
5) I liked the book, I can see myself using this as a dessert book in the future a fun and engaging book for younger students.
October 31, 2021
Chicken Little is a fun little folktale about a chicken who believes the sky is falling just because of an acorn which stirs up all of his friends. We follow chicken little and his friends who believe him that the sky is falling as they try to find a safe place but it leads them to a dangerous animal instead. The illustrations are okay but what is strong with this book is its playful nature because who would believe chicken little that the sky is falling. But they do and they all almost paid the price for believing him. It has the boy who cried wolf feeling but with the sky instead. Teachers could use this book as a way of teaching their students not to believe in everything someone says to them. Because you never know what might happen to you if you do believe them and decide to try it or follow them.
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June 21, 2024
The father-daughter team of Ed and Rebecca Emberley bring a contagious creativity to this version of the tale of Chicken Little.
Just wait until you meet this crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends.
Granted, there's a nudge-nudge, wink-wink tone to this story that I don't appreciate in a tale for young children. For instance:
Momentarily [Chicken Little and Henny Penny]
ran into Loosey Goosey.
(Honestly, with names
like these, is it any wonder?)
As if today's children need to be schooled into irony, in-jokes, and sneering! I don't think so.
RATING THIS BOOK
In honor of the likely readers, I'll give this FIVE STARS.
But a word to the wise, in the form of parents and caregivers, you might prefer to share a different version of this story, minus the snark. Remember, today's innocent first grader is tomorrow's Wise Guy and Wise Gal.
Just wait until you meet this crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends.
Granted, there's a nudge-nudge, wink-wink tone to this story that I don't appreciate in a tale for young children. For instance:
Momentarily [Chicken Little and Henny Penny]
ran into Loosey Goosey.
(Honestly, with names
like these, is it any wonder?)
As if today's children need to be schooled into irony, in-jokes, and sneering! I don't think so.
RATING THIS BOOK
In honor of the likely readers, I'll give this FIVE STARS.
But a word to the wise, in the form of parents and caregivers, you might prefer to share a different version of this story, minus the snark. Remember, today's innocent first grader is tomorrow's Wise Guy and Wise Gal.
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November 29, 2019Summary: Chicken little was outside one day when an acorn fell from the tree and hit her on the tail. She instantly thought the sky was falling and then everyone else thought so too. Chicken little told Henny Penny and everyone thought the sky was falling but it certainly was not.
Illustrator: Rebecca Emberley
Evaluations of text and illustrations: The pictures throughout the book are cartoonish wise and they are super unrealistic. The text in the books some onomatopoeia which take up a lot of space in the book. Some words are also in text bubbles.
Strategies for the classroom: This book can be a good example to teach children to not tell people that all they see is true and if they see something to not tell everyone and then make them believe it.
Illustrator: Rebecca Emberley
Evaluations of text and illustrations: The pictures throughout the book are cartoonish wise and they are super unrealistic. The text in the books some onomatopoeia which take up a lot of space in the book. Some words are also in text bubbles.
Strategies for the classroom: This book can be a good example to teach children to not tell people that all they see is true and if they see something to not tell everyone and then make them believe it.
September 16, 2017
This version of Chicken little is different from other versions of chicken little. Chicken little was having a regular day when the sky started falling, it was really an acorn falling from the sky. He ran around town and told all of his friends that the sky was falling. In a panic, they all ran to a safe place. Well, they thought it was a safe place. It was really a cave, with a fox. I liked this book because it had great picture that keep the reader very engaged. I think that this book could be good to teach Onomatopoeias, because the book has a lot of words like "bonk", "oop", "onk" and "ahhh".
February 21, 2021
All of the characters are here, but with the Emberley's illustrating this version it is wild and bright and fresh. Chicken Little ("Not the brightest chicken in the coop") Henny Penny, Turkey Lurkey and all the rest of the crew are depicted in Bold, bright crazy colors. There are sound words that easily turn a read aloud into a performance. My story time audience giggled out loud throughout this book for all sorts of reasons: the wild "crazy" eyes of the characters, the sounds, the way they would literally bump into each other and the thing that saves them all in the end. A wild and crazy read aloud - that would make an awesome flannel story.
July 24, 2017
This traditional literature book is about an anxious chicken named Chicken Little. An acorn falls on his head, so he thinks the sky is falling! He runs into a few other birds and tells them the sky is falling and he is running for his life. Those birds follow Chicken Little and bump into Foxy Loxy. He tricks them into climbing into his mouth to stay safe from the falling sky, but he ends up sneezing them out! This book is beautifully illustrated with colorful characters and introduces children to many new words. Format: Picture Book.
March 19, 2020
This book is the basis for the 2005 Disney movie of the same name. Like the movie version, the book’s main character is a chicken who is afraid of the “sky falling” after something hits his head (an acorn). I thought that this book was very entertaining and suitable for students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and struggling readers in 2nd grade because of the repetitive text. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I think it would work great for my students to come up with their own ending or to come up with their own character.
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May 25, 2022There's a dash of snarkiness in the father-and-daughter Emberleys' version of the familiar fable, but it's to good purpose. The Emberleys add a twist at the end, which receives full play on a foldout spread. The eye-popping colors and handcrafted shapes reflect the aesthetic. The jokes and language are more for adults than kids. But the kids will like the bright, wacky illustrations, and the goofy, happy ending. This book could be used as a fun read or to teach students that sometimes its not okay to go around and tell people what they think is true but might not actually be.
April 15, 2018
Grades: 1+
Genre: Traditional Literature
This hilarious story is so much fun for all readers. Based on the traditional story of Chicken Little, this Chicken Little worries the sky is falling when an acorn falls on his head. As his hysteria grows he gets others to add to his worry and we follow along with their wacky plans. This is a fun read and great for read alouds! The crazy and fun illustrations offer a unique feature for readers.
Genre: Traditional Literature
This hilarious story is so much fun for all readers. Based on the traditional story of Chicken Little, this Chicken Little worries the sky is falling when an acorn falls on his head. As his hysteria grows he gets others to add to his worry and we follow along with their wacky plans. This is a fun read and great for read alouds! The crazy and fun illustrations offer a unique feature for readers.
March 25, 2019
This book was fun and would be great for sequencing! Children could pick out each character that chicken little runs into and tells about the sky! This could also be good for a lesson about children about spreading rumors. I think children could learn a lot from this text. Teachers could also use this book as a cause and effect resource. I think this book is entertaining but could be used for a lot of different lessons in a classroom.
September 5, 2019
This story of “Chicken Little” by Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley provides another valuable parenting message. Don’t be a follower be a leader. As chicken little has an acorn fall on his head, he scrambles around yelling “the sky is falling”. As he runs into his friends, they all unquestionably follow him. Many times our youth will follow others, maybe blindly until an incident will teach them this lesson.
October 31, 2021
Aesop Prize is a Folklore section of the American Folktale Society upon English language books. This story takes a spin on the original Chicken little story. An acorn falling from the sky and bonking the chicken on the head. This is an exciting folktale for children and can be made in a great lesson. After seeing the original chicken little, many activities can be made with gross motor skills. Teachers can involve acorns or talk about gravity.
March 21, 2022
I really enjoyed this version of Chicken Little. The crazy, tiny chicken that thinks the sky is falling is a hilarious story that will keep children laughing. The illustration in this book are crazy and wacky, but will keep you and your child wanting to keep reading. I personally love that this is a father/daughter duo for this book. It is very inspiring to see the collaboration of a father and a daughter.
September 4, 2023
I think that this book was a good story. this book is about a chicken, Chicken Little, who is foolish enough to believe that the sky is falling after he gets hit in the head with an acorn. He bands up with his clueless friends and runs around willy-nilly until encountering a near death experience with the hungry fox. I would incorporate this book as a read aloud in a unit about different types of birds.
July 24, 2017
This traditional literature picture book tells a story of Chicken Little, who believes the sky is falling. Chicken Little meets many friends such as Henny Penny and Loosey Goosey whom he convinces that the sky is falling. Each page displays a single picture of each character on their wild goose chase of a journey.
November 28, 2018
I enjoyed this book because I also really loved the movie that came out a while ago. It was one of my favorites growing up and I had never read one of the books. I enjoyed the simple illustrations and funny dialogue between the characters. This book is animal fantasy and is in the 2nd-4th grade range
April 5, 2019
This wasn't my favorite book. I can see why kids would like this because it has wacky characters and a wacky plot but I just wasn't a fan. This about a bunch of animals who are running away because they think the sky is falling but in reality, it was just an acorn that fell. The illustrations and colors of this book were unique and vibrant.
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July 20, 2019I like this book because it's a movie; it's actually as thrilling as the movie, but the movie actually has some [makes sci-fi noises]. And some beep boop bop bop. And some [additional sci-fi noises]. And some [indistinct noises], I'll tell you why I made those funny noises, that's for al***s. (I don't want to have the al*** word in there.)
Actually, they look different in the movie and the book.
Actually, they look different in the movie and the book.
October 12, 2019
I am pretty sure that almost everyone knows the story of Chicken Little. It is funny, light-hearted, and tells a fun story about a crazy little chicken. The illustrations were exquisite and provided a unique view of this classic story. This is a story that I look forward to reading with my students. Highly recommend!!
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