About This Book
In David Ezra Stein's Caldecott Honor book, Interrupting Chicken, Little Red Chicken is eager for her bedtime story, but her boundless energy and concern for the characters lead her to interrupt Papa's reading of classic fairy tales like "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Hansel and Gretel." Papa, ever patient, gently reminds her not to interrupt, only for her to jump in again and again with her own imaginative solutions. This heartwarming and humorous story explores the dynamics of a loving father-daughter relationship, the joy of storytelling, and the challenge of learning self-control. It's perfect for children aged 4-8 who might also struggle with listening or waiting their turn.
Little Red Chicken wants Papa to read her a bedtime story, but interrupts him almost as soon as he begins each tale.
Discussion Prompts
1
Have you ever been so excited about something that you interrupted someone? How did that feel?
2
Why do you think Little Red Chicken kept interrupting Papa's stories?
3
What are some ways we can show we are listening when someone is talking or reading?
4
If you were Little Red Chicken, what would you have done to help the characters in the stories?
5
What is your favorite part of bedtime stories?
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