About This Book
This book takes the iconic joke, 'Why did the chicken cross the road?', and turns it into a brilliant showcase of artistic interpretation and humor. Each page presents a different artist's vision of the chicken and its motive, ranging from Marla Frazee's chicken seeking a luxury 'coop' to Mo Willems's chicken confessing to a police officer. It's a fantastic read-aloud that sparks imagination and encourages children to think creatively about different perspectives and humorous possibilities. Perfect for engaging young readers and inspiring laughter.
A collection of pictures drawn by different artists.
Discussion Prompts
1
Which chicken's reason for crossing the road was your favorite and why?
2
If you were an artist, how would you draw the chicken and what would be its reason for crossing?
3
Why do you think this joke is so famous?
4
Can you think of other silly questions or riddles that have many different answers?
5
How do the different art styles make each chicken's story feel unique?
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