Chicken Licken
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Chicken Licken

By Ladybird

A nut hits Chicken Licken, sparking a quest to warn the king of a falling sky.

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32 pages· 191 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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When a nut falls on Chicken Licken's head, he believes the sky is collapsing and sets off to alert the king. Along the way, he gathers a group of feathered friends, but a sly fox has other plans. Will Chicken Licken's journey end in triumph or trouble? Discover the twists in this delightful tale of misunderstanding and adventure.

From the publisher

In this classic fairy tale, a nut falls on Chicken Licken’s head and he decides he must tell the king that the sky is falling down! On the way he meets many other feathered friends, and one cunning fox… Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Chicken Licken is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
191
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
360L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about mistaken beliefsBooks about journeysBooks about royalty
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.6
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
August 27, 2013
First published
May 1, 2011
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723272960

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