Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolf
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolf

Written & illustrated by Sam Wedelich

Part of the Chicken Little series

A fearless chicken faces a wolf. Is he truly dangerous or just misunderstood?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 369 ratings
40 pages
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Chicken Little isn't afraid of anything, not even a wolf. When a real wolf arrives, she must decide: flee with the flock or uncover the truth about this notorious villain. As she bravely investigates, she discovers the wolf might not be the threat everyone fears. Can Chicken Little change the story and find a new friend in the process? This witty tale challenges assumptions and offers a fresh twist on a classic encounter, blending humor with a heartwarming message about courage and understanding.

From the publisher

If you like Mo Willems’ Pigeon, you’ll love Sam Wedelich’s Chicken Little!Chicken Little is NOT afraid of anything, not even a wolf. No matter how big or bad he is.In fact, she’s never even seen a wolf.So when a real wolf shows up and ruffles her feathers, what’s a fretful fowl to do: Join the frenzied flock and fly the coop? Or find out if this newcomer is as bad as his reputation?The plucky star of Chicken Little: The Real and Totally True Tale goes toe-to-toe with literature’s most famous villain in this brilliant comedy spun with sly wisdom.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
Themes & topics
Books about chickensBooks about wolvesBooks about social themesBooks about prejudice and racismBooks about strangers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511987
Publication
Published
March 2, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338359008

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