The Silly Chicken

Written by Idries Shah · Translated by Parween Pazhwak and Hozhaber Shinwary · Illustrated by Jeff Jackson

Part of the Teaching Stories series

A chicken learns to speak, leading to unexpected chaos and lessons on belief.

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38 pages· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant world where anything is possible, a chicken suddenly learns to speak, sparking a series of unexpected events. As children follow this humorous tale, they are gently reminded of the perils of believing everything they hear. Will the chicken's newfound voice lead to wisdom or chaos? This enchanting story invites young readers to question assumptions and think independently, all while enjoying a colorful adventure.

From the publisher

(Bilingual English-Pashto edition) This is a delightful and humorous tale about a chicken who learns to speak as we do - with unexpected consequences. The surprising events that follow intrigue young children and, and at the same time, alert them in a very amusing way to the dangers of being too quick to believe everything they hear. Illustrator Jeff Jackson creates a lively and lighthearted world, rich in color and expression, in which anything can happen. This tale is one of the many hundreds of Sufi developmental stories collected by Idries Shah from oral and written sources in Central Asia and the Middle East. For more than a thousand years, it has entertained young people and helped foster in them the ability to examine their assumptions and to think for themselves.

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