David Ezra Stein

The ballet is starting, the music is swelling, and one very excited little red chicken is ready to help tell the story. Papa just wants to enjoy a peaceful winter vacation trip to see The Nutcracker, but his enthusiastic daughter has other plans. She promised to be on her best behavior, but the moment the villainous bully Fritz and the sword-swinging Mouse King appear, the temptation to jump in becomes too much. Get ready for giggles as the world's most lovable interrupter dances right onto the stage to save the day. You will love seeing what happens when a classic holiday tale gets completely turned upside down. This hilarious adventure shows that sometimes the best part of a show is the audience.

The little red chicken is bursting with brilliant answers, and she just needs Mr. Popperman to call on her. Today is the class trip to the art museum, and the teacher has given strict instructions about raising wings and not calling out. But the museum is filled with incredible paintings, and Chicken knows exactly what feeling Edvard Munch is trying to show, and exactly which animal belongs in the Peaceable Kingdom. You will feel her hilarious frustration as she jumps, moans, and waves her wing frantically, trying everything to get noticed without technically breaking the rules. Join the beloved, excitable character as she tries her absolute hardest to hold her tongue in a place entirely full of wonderful things to talk about.

It is finally time for bed, and a sleepy little red chicken is ready for her favorite fairy tales. Papa is perfectly willing to read to her, but only if she promises not to interrupt. She promises to be good, but the moment a sneaky wolf or an evil witch tries to trick the heroes, she just cannot hold back. You will laugh out loud as the little chicken continuously leaps into the story to warn Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood, bringing the tales to an abrupt, hilarious halt. This brilliantly funny, award-winning book captures the boundless energy of a child who simply cares too much about the characters to let anything bad happen to them.

The sun is up, and the little red chicken has a very specific, incredibly sweet breakfast craving in mind. She wants cookies, and she wants them right now! Papa, who is desperately trying to grab just a few more minutes of sleep, attempts to distract her with soothing nursery rhymes. You will crack up as his plan completely backfires. The clever little chicken effortlessly twists every classic rhyme to include her favorite baked goods, turning Hickory Dickory Dock and Little Miss Muffet into hilarious demands for a sugary morning treat. Join the beloved, boisterous character for a laugh-out-loud morning battle of wills that proves how creative a hungry kid can be when they have their heart set on dessert for breakfast.

The little red chicken is bursting with excitement about her latest homework assignment. She just learned that every truly great story must include an elephant of surprise. Her amused Papa gently tries to correct her, explaining that it is actually an element of surprise, but Chicken is entirely unconvinced. After all, she is ready to find the hidden elephants in The Ugly Duckling, Rapunzel, and The Little Mermaid. You will laugh out loud as the enthusiastic chicken eagerly flips through the pages, waiting for a massive, trunk-swinging mammal to crash the party. Dive into this incredibly clever, joyful follow-up that celebrates the magic of reading, the thrill of the unexpected, and the unstoppable imagination of a young reader.