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Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

Interrupting Chicken

By David Ezra Stein
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein

By David Ezra Stein
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein

By David Ezra Stein
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein

By David Ezra Stein
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein

By David Ezra Stein
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein

By David Ezra Stein
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein

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Paperback $7.99

Jul 11, 2016 | ISBN 9780763689032 | 4-8 years

Hardcover $16.99

Aug 10, 2010 | ISBN 9780763641689 | 4-8 years

Board Book $8.99

Apr 02, 2019 | 2-5 years

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    About Interrupting Chicken

    “The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    It’s time for the little red chicken’s bedtime story — and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can’t help herself! Whether the tale is Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood or even Chicken Little, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters. Now it’s the little red chicken’s turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? The charming 2011 Caldecott Honor Book is available in paperback for the first time.

    About Interrupting Chicken

    Awarded a 2011 Caldecott Honor! A favorite joke inspires this charming tale, in which a little chicken’s habit of interrupting bedtime stories is gleefully turned on its head.

    It’s time for the little red chicken’s bedtime story—and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can’t help herself! Whether the tale is Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood or even Chicken Little, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters from doing some dangerous or silly thing. Now it’s the little red chicken’s turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? Energetically illustrated with glowing colors—and offering humorous story-within-a-story views—this all-too-familiar tale is sure to amuse (and hold the attention of ) spirited little chicks.

    About Interrupting Chicken

    “The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    It’s time for the little red chicken’s bedtime story — and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can’t help herself! Whether the tale is “Hansel and Gretel” or “Little Red Riding Hood” or even “Chicken Little,” she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters. When it’s the little red chicken’s turn to tell a story, will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? The charming 2011 Caldecott Honor Book is available in an abridged board book edition for the first time.

    Also by David Ezra Stein

    Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
    Ice Boy
    Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise
    I'm My Own Dog
    Dinosaur Kisses
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    Also by David Ezra Stein

    Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
    Ice Boy
    Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise
    I'm My Own Dog
    Dinosaur Kisses
    See all books by David Ezra Stein

    Also by David Ezra Stein

    Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
    Ice Boy
    Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise
    I'm My Own Dog
    Dinosaur Kisses
    See all books by David Ezra Stein

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Jul 11, 2016 | 40 Pages | 10-5/8 x 8-11/16 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780763689032

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Aug 10, 2010 | 40 Pages | 10-5/8 x 8-11/16 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780763641689

    Category: Children’s Board Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Board Book | $8.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Apr 02, 2019 | 34 Pages | 7-15/16 x 6-1/2 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9781536206722

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    Praise

    The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair.
    —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    This is one of the rare titles that will entertain both parent and child.
    —School Library Journal

    Stein uses page turns dramatically to build tension, which is released each time the chicken interrupts and amends a fairy tale…illustrations are vivid and dramatic. Great fun for reading aloud.
    —Booklist

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    Caldecott Honor Book HONOR

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