Chicken in the Kitchen
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Chicken in the Kitchen

Written by Nnedi Okorafor · Illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

A girl follows a giant chicken, uncovering mysteries and saving a festival feast.

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32 pages· 557 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD560L
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Bookroo's summary

In Nigeria, Anyaugo wakes to a giant chicken's shadow and follows it into her kitchen. As she navigates this whimsical adventure, she must determine if the chicken is friend or foe and protect the food for the New Yam Festival. With a nature spirit's unpredictable help, Anyaugo faces a night of surprises, testing her courage and love for tradition. Will she succeed in preserving her aunties' feast? Dive into a tale of cultural wonder and youthful bravery.

From the publisher

What would you do if you woke up one night to find the shadow of a giant chicken passing your bedroom door? Go and investigate, of course! When Anyaugo follows a giant chicken into her kitchen one warm night in Nigeria, she embarks on a fun-filled adventure where nothing is quite as it seems. Is the mischievous giant chicken a friend or a foe? More importantly, will Anyaugo be able to save the food for the New Yam Festival the next day?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
557
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
192421
Publication
Published
September 1, 2017
First published
September 1, 2015
Publisher
Lantana Publishing
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781911373155

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