Book Series · 4 Books

Interrupting Chicken Books

In order from Interrupting Chicken to Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker.

The Interrupting Chicken series is a set of 4 picture books by David Ezra Stein, published between 2010 and 2025. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise

Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast

Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker

About the series

What's Interrupting Chicken About?

Four energetic picture books written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein about Little Red Chicken, whose excitement repeatedly spills into stories, lessons, and holiday performances. The recurring interruptions are playful, and the warm father-daughter relationship anchors the comedy.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Interrupting Chicken

By David Ezra Stein

A little red chicken keeps interrupting her Papa's bedtime stories.

40 pages· 496 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Summary: Every night, Little Red Chicken eagerly awaits her bedtime story, but she just can't help interrupting to save the characters from their fates. Whether it's Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood, she jumps in with her own twist. Now, it's her turn to tell a story, but will her sleepy Papa manage to stay awake until the end? This playful tale turns the tables on a familiar bedtime routine, promising laughter and a delightful surprise for spirited young readers.

In reading order

Interrupting Chicken Series

4 books · Published 2010–2025

#1 in Series

Sale price

$1697

Interrupting Chicken

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A little red chicken keeps interrupting her Papa's bedtime stories.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$1797

Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A little red chicken searches for an elephant of surprise in various stories.

#3 in Series

Sale price

$1697

Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A little chicken's quest for cookies disrupts nursery rhymes. Will she succeed?

#4 in Series

Sale price

$1797

Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

An eager chicken disrupts The Nutcracker, turning the classic tale on its head.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Interrupting Chicken series?

There are 4 books in the Interrupting Chicken series. It began with Interrupting Chicken in 2010, and the newest book, Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker, was published in 2025.