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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Chickens to the Rescue
Written and illustrated by John Himmelman
Chickens save the day, but what happens when they take a break?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,644 ratings
32 pages· 157 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Every day, the Greenstalk farm's chickens spring into action, rescuing the family from mishaps like lost watches and missed meals. But when Sunday arrives, and Emily Greenstalk faces her own dilemma, will the chickens be there to save the day, or will they finally take a well-deserved rest? Discover the hilarious chaos and unexpected twists as these feathered heroes navigate a week of farmyard adventures.
From the publisher
Meet the most heroic chickens in town! On Monday, Farmer Greenstalk dropped his watch down the well. . . . On Tuesday, Mrs. Greenstalk was too tired to make dinner. . . . Who will help the poor Greenstalk family? Chickens to the rescue! The amazing chickens on the Greenstalk farm race to help various family members and farm animals every day of the week. Every day until Sunday, that is, when Emily Greenstalk has a little trouble . . . John Himmelman’s expressive illustrations are filled with the kind of hilarious details that will delight young readers. The fun here comes from all the frenzy in the pictures, and it will take kids more than one look to see all the silliness. - Booklist
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 157
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD480L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.2
- F&P level
- ~M
Publication
- Published
- October 3, 2006
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780805079517
- LCCN
- 2005020044
- OCLC
- 61211193
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