“You interrupted the story. Try not to get so involved.“ “I'm sorry, Papa. But she really was a witch.“
“You interrupted the story. Try not to get so involved.“ “I'm sorry, Papa. But she really was a witch.“
There are so many cute and fun activities you could do with this book within a classroom to encourage hand raising/keeping your idea to yourself until you are called upon.
pickInterrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein is a Caldecott award winner. This story follows a rooster and his chick reading bedtime stories, but the chicken cannot stop interrupting and warning the rooster about possible dangerous situations.
“Out jumped a little red chicken, and she said, 'DON'T GO IN! SHE'S A WITCH!' SO Hansel and Gretel didn't. THE END!“
I could use this book in my classroom to demonstrate the importance of listening and patience, which can spark discussions about classroom behavior and self-regulation. It also makes an enjoyable read because of the humor and visual appeal of the illustrations.
so-soThis book is a picture book that was published in 2010 and it belongs in the humorous fiction genre. It was also a Caldecott Honor book. This story follows a little red chicken who constantly interrupts her Papa's bedtime stories, eager to save the characters from danger before the story ends.
