O’Malley, Kevin Animals Crackers Fly the Coop. Walker and Company, 2010. $16.99. PICTURE BOOK.
The chicken dreams of being a “comedi-hen” and sets off to find her place. Along the way, she acquires a few comedian friends and use their skills to chase away a house of robbers and create themselves a space to showcase their talents. This funny take on the Bremen Town Musicians will be a delight for silly kids who love silly jokes. They may not get the homage, but they will definitely enjoy the jokes. Teachers who enjoy twisted tales will want this book for their collections also.
EL – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library-Teacher.
The chicken dreams of being a “comedi-hen” and sets off to find her place. Along the way, she acquires a few comedian friends and use their skills to chase away a house of robbers and create themselves a space to showcase their talents. This funny take on the Bremen Town Musicians will be a delight for silly kids who love silly jokes. They may not get the homage, but they will definitely enjoy the jokes. Teachers who enjoy twisted tales will want this book for their collections also.
EL – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library-Teacher.
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