Chicken Licken

A parent might reach for this book when their child is prone to overreacting to small things or gets easily swept up in playground rumors. This classic cautionary tale follows the frantic Chicken Licken who, after being hit on the head by an acorn, is convinced the sky is falling. He gathers a flock of feathered friends in a panic to warn the king, only to run into the sly Foxy Loxy. The story is a humorous and accessible way to introduce concepts of anxiety, jumping to conclusions, and the importance of not believing everything you hear. For ages 4 to 7, it serves as a gentle conversation starter about critical thinking and staying calm.