Prairie Chicken Little

Written by Jackie Mims Hopkins · Illustrated by Henry Cole

A prairie chicken hears a rumble and races to warn friends. Can they trust a coyote's shortcut?

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32 pages· 639 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

Mary McBlicken, a prairie chicken, hears a mysterious rumble and fears a stampede. Racing to warn her friends—a prairie dog, jack rabbit, and meadowlark—they encounter a coyote offering a shortcut. Can they trust him? Will they reach Cowboy Stan and Red Dog Dan before it's too late? Discover the source of the rumbling in this hilarious prairie adventure.

From the publisher

When Mary McBlicken the prairie chicken hears a rumblin’ and a grumblin’, she sets off to warn her friends in this prairie-style twist on Chicken Little. Mary McBlicken is sure a stampede’s a comin’! She hurries to the ranch, gathering up her friends–a prairie dog, a jack rabbit, and a meadowlark–along the way. Before the fine feathered and furry folks get to their destination, they encounter a coyote who says he knows a shortcut. Should they trust him? Will they find Cowboy Stan and Red Dog Dan in time? And where is that rumbling coming from anyway? Jackie Mims Hopkins brings readers a hilarious, prairie-style rendition of a well-loved tale. Henry Cole’s energetic illustrations perfectly complement the hilarity and will have readers laughing out loud.

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