Vendor
	Mohrbooks Literary Agency Sebastian Ritscher
Original language
English
Categories
Children’s picture books

BRAVE CHICKEN LITTLE

Robert Byrd

The classic tale of Chicken Little receives a brand-new ending in this cleverly retold and exquisitely illustrated adaptation by award winner Robert Byrd.

Our story begins exactly as you remember it—Chicken Little believes the sky is falling! And on the way to inform the king, Chicken Little and his band of loyal followers are trapped by the suave Foxy Loxy. Turkey Lurkey groans. Froggy Woggy moans. But Chicken Little…comes up with a plan!

Delightfully satisfying and a must-have for every child’s library, Brave Chicken Little gives readers a version of Chicken Little they can root for.

Available products
Book Published 2014-08-01 by Viking
Book Published 2014-08-01 by Viking

Comments

Byrd’s rewrite of the Chicken Little story is a distinct improvement on traditional versions that see Foxy Loxy triumph; Byrd (Electric Ben!) lets Chicken Little defeat him.

The story is neatly told, but it is the verdant watercolor-and-ink artwork, featuring intricate cross hatching, that shine. So much attention and detail has been lavished on each flora and fauna enhanced spread that children will want repeat viewings. That will give them more time to catch the humor that can be broad or subtle. The meeting between Chicken Little et. al. and the Fox family is especially delicious: curiosity and anxiety meet hunger and anticipation. Choice!