This week in the library, second grade shared some wild adventures with the chickens. In Mary Amato’s book, The Chicken in the Family, Henrietta is tired of being called a chicken by her older siblings. She turns the tables on her mean-spirited siblings by running off the farm and joining the chickens. When her sisters come to retrieve her (after getting scolded by their parents), Henrietta refuses, and cheerfully espouses the values of chickenhood in such a compelling way that one of her sisters also decides to be a chicken. With its whimsical illustrations and themes of acceptance and diversity, The Chicken in the Family, is a fun read for all ages. Our second book, Interrupting Chicken, captivates readers with vivid pictures and humor. We’ve all heard our children say, “Just one more story PLEASE and then I PROMISE I’ll go to bed!” and this creative approach to bedtime was one that resonated with all of us. David Ezra Stein uses fairy tales as a background to weave the story of an exuberant little chicken’s attempt to avoid The Sandman. A Caldecott Honor Award book for 2011!
We concluded with book browsing and checkout. Happy Reading!
