Big Chickens
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2006 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Big Chickens

By Leslie Helakoski, Henry Cole (Illustrator)

Four chickens flee a wolf, facing unexpected mishaps in the woods.

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32 pages· 694 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Four big chickens spot a wolf and dash into the woods, but escaping isn't simple. As they bumble through the forest, they face ditches, lakes, and cow patties. Will their clumsy adventure lead them to safety or more chaos? With slapstick humor and unexpected twists, this tale promises laughter and a heartwarming conclusion.

From the publisher

When four big chickens see a wolf sneaking near their coop, they run into the woods to hide. But for a bunch of big chickens, running away from danger isn t as easy as it looks. As they continue on their way, they wonder: What if they get stuck in a ditch? What if they hit an iceberg in the lake? What if they step into a cow patty? “Ewww!”Brimming with silliness and the kind of slapstick humor small children love, here s a rollicking read-aloud with an uplifting message and a very satisfying ending. Henry Cole s hilarious artwork captures all the sly humor.”

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Format
Pages
32
Words
694
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about chickensBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about feeling scaredBooks about social themesBooks about ducks, geese, etc.
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
101286
Publication
Published
February 2, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525475750

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