About This Book
Allan Ahlberg's 'Chicken, Chips and Peas' is a delightful picture book for children aged 3-7, featuring a classic animal chase and rescue story. When the cunning Fast Fox decides to host a barbecue, Mother Hen discovers her chicks are gone, leading to a suspenseful pursuit. Slow Dog, drawn by the delicious smells, inadvertently joins the rescue mission. This book is a wonderful read-aloud, offering gentle suspense, humor, and a heartwarming resolution as bravery and friendship save the day.
The chickens are in danger again, for Fast Fox is having a barbecue. Mother Hen discovers that her chickens are missing, and Slow Dog smells the cooking and follows his nose to the woods. Mother Hen reaches the barbecue first, but is grabbed by Fast Fox. Will Slow Dog save the day?
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1
What makes Fast Fox a 'fast' fox and Slow Dog a 'slow' dog? How do their names fit their actions?
2
How did Mother Hen show she was brave?
3
What would you do if you saw a friend in trouble, like Slow Dog saw Mother Hen?
4
Why is it important for Mother Hen to protect her chicks?
5
What was your favorite part of the chase and rescue?
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