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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!
Written by Carmen Agra Deedy · Illustrated by Eugene Yelchin
A rooster defies a mayor's ban on singing, risking everything for freedom.
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48 pages· 799 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the bustling village of La Paz, singing is banned by the stern Mayor Don Pepe. Yet, one defiant rooster refuses to be silenced, crowing boldly against the oppressive silence. As punishments escalate, will the rooster's song inspire others to reclaim their voices, or will silence reign supreme? Discover a tale of courage and the unyielding spirit of freedom.
From the publisher
Pura Belpre Honoree Carmen Agra Deedy and Newbery Honor-book author/illustrator Eugene Yelchin have created a powerful tale that celebrates the spirit of freedom.La Paz is a happy, but noisy village. A little peace and quiet would make it just right. So the villagers elect the bossy Don Pepe as their mayor. Before long, singing of any kind is outlawed. Even the teakettle is afraid to whistle!But there is one noisy rooster who doesn’t give two mangos about this mayor’s silly rules. Instead, he does what roosters were born to do.He sings: “Kee-kee-ree-KEE!” Carmen Deedy’s masterfully crafted allegory and Eugene Yelchin’s bright, whimsical mixed-media paintings celebrate the spirit of freedom – and the courage of those who are born to sing at any cost.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 799
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 188255
Publication
- Published
- January 31, 2017
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780545722889
- LCCN
- 2016013458
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