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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Chicken Talk
Written by Patricia MacLachlan · Illustrated by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Chickens reveal secrets and demands, sparking chaos on the farm.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 442 ratings
32 pages· 1,022 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On a bustling farm, chickens have found their voice, scratching messages into the dirt. From complaints about arugula to warnings of lurking snakes, their words surprise the family. As the children uncover more chicken talk, the farm is thrown into delightful chaos. What will these clever birds say next? Discover a whimsical tale of unexpected communication and barnyard antics.
From the publisher
The chickens on the farm have a message for their farm owners! They’re tired of arugula salad, how about putting a fan in their hot coop, and HEY—watch out for that snake in your tent. As the children walk around their beloved farm, they discover more and more chicken talk scratched into the dirt. The family can hardly believe it. What will the chickens possibly say next!? With beautiful watercolor illustrations from New York Times bestseller Jarrett J. Krosoczka and heartwarming text by Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan, Chicken Talk is the perfect book to chuckle over, whether you live in the city or the country. Gather your family around for a delightful tale of surprise, chaos, and barnyard fun in Chicken Talk!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,022
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~401L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 500173
Publication
- Published
- January 15, 2019
- First published
- January 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Katherine Tegen Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062398642
- LCCN
- 2018933258
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