Book Series · 5 Books

Interrupting Chicken Books

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

Interrupting Chicken
Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker
Interrupting Chicken Raises Her Wing
Interrupting Chicken
Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Interrupting Chicken
Sale price
$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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Hardcover
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.
The complete set

Interrupting Chicken Series

5 books · Published 2010–2025

Series
Sale price
$1697

Interrupting Chicken

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

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

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.

Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

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

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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$1899

Interrupting Chicken Raises Her Wing

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Will the eager chicken finally get her chance to speak at the museum?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Interrupting Chicken series?

There are 5 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.

What ages are the Interrupting Chicken books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Interrupting Chicken to life.

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David Ezra Stein

Author & Illustrator

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