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Preschool Book Review - Big Chickens
Big Chickens
Written By Leslie Helakoski
Illustrated by Henry Cole
But what happens when these four chickens encounter a frightening cave with an even more frightening growling noise? You'll have to read this hilarious preschool book to find out whether these chickens are too chicken or if they actually turn out to be "big and brave."
This silly tale of four cowardly but possibly courageous chickens will have your preschooler giggling in no time!
What do we learn from these funny chickens? Although we might be scared at times, deep down, we can face any scary wolf that life brings our way! The repetition will get your preschooler involved and the funny faces of these frightened birds will humor your preschooler again and again.
Don't forget to play your part as the reader: show the fear of these chicken chickens as you read the dialogue. Have fun, as these chickens learn a thing or two about being afraid.
Reading level: Ages 4 - 8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Dutton Children’s Books
Language: English
ISBN: 0-525-47575-3
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Written By Leslie Helakoski
Illustrated by Henry Cole
From the Book
"One day four big chickens peeked out the coop window and saw a wolf sneak into the farmyard. The chickens pwocked, flocked, and rocked. They knocked into themselves and each other until one by one they tumbled out of the coop."
About the Book
When four chickens spot a wolf in the farmyard, their excitement has them rolling out of the chicken coop into harms way. But these chickens are way too afraid to go back home, so they go rolling along from one frightening scene to the next. Everything they encounter along this adventure scares them!But what happens when these four chickens encounter a frightening cave with an even more frightening growling noise? You'll have to read this hilarious preschool book to find out whether these chickens are too chicken or if they actually turn out to be "big and brave."
From the Reviewer - Sylvia C. Hall
This book is too funny! Again and again, as these chickens get worked up, they are so funny in their stage of freight. The illustrations of these four scared chickens are absolutely hysterical. Bright and colorful, the pictures in this preschool book don't miss a beat!This silly tale of four cowardly but possibly courageous chickens will have your preschooler giggling in no time!
What do we learn from these funny chickens? Although we might be scared at times, deep down, we can face any scary wolf that life brings our way! The repetition will get your preschooler involved and the funny faces of these frightened birds will humor your preschooler again and again.
Don't forget to play your part as the reader: show the fear of these chicken chickens as you read the dialogue. Have fun, as these chickens learn a thing or two about being afraid.
Book Details
Title: Big ChickensReading level: Ages 4 - 8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Dutton Children’s Books
Language: English
ISBN: 0-525-47575-3
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