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Chicken Little

M. J. York; Teri Weidner · 2012

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Chicken Little by M. J. York; Teri Weidner. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Strong language, Violence; positive qualities include Positive messages, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Strong language1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages2/5
  • Courage & resilience1/5
  • Creativity & curiosity1/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Appropriate for young readers.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

The fox is a predator, which may cause minor anxiety for very young readers.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Mild peril involving a hungry fox wanting to eat the chickens.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

Characters face a frightening situation, but mostly react with fear and confusion rather than showing sustained, principled bravery.

Creativity & curiosity1/5
Why this rating?

Traditional illustrations and storytelling.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

A traditional fable used for literacy development.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Characters trust one another, though it leads them into trouble.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Teaches the importance of thinking clearly and not panicking.

Good role models1/5
Why this rating?

The characters act impulsively, providing a lesson on why that is problematic.

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  1. What message do you think the story most wants you to remember?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Chicken Little would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Chicken Little, and what caused that change?
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