I'm a Chicken, Get Me Out Of Here!
What’s inside...
Titch the chicken is trapped at Wilf's house after a mix-up with one of Mum's Internet orders. Determined to escape, Titch faces challenges from a dopey dog and a snooty cat, and is forced to share a room with Brian, a fussy guinea pig. As Titch plots her escape, she realizes the other pets are in danger and decides to stay and help her new friends.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
240 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the chicken wanted to leave the farm, and how did it make you feel?
What would you do if you were in the chicken’s place?
How did the other animals help the chicken, and what does that teach us about friendship?
What was the funniest part of the story for you, and why?
If you could change one part of the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading: Change your tone and pace to match the exciting parts of the story, keeping your child engaged.
Ask predictive questions: Before turning the page, ask your child what they think will happen next. This builds anticipation and involvement.
Relate to personal experiences: Draw parallels between the story and your child’s own experiences to deepen their connection to the theme.
Encourage creativity: After reading, ask your child to draw a scene from the book or to imagine a new adventure for the chicken.
Revisit the story: Refer back to the story at later times to reinforce themes and continue conversations about the book's lessons.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and perseverance
Explanation: The main character, a plucky chicken, faces numerous challenges with determined bravery, showing that obstacles can be overcome with courage.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by facing their own fears and challenges, whether it's trying new activities or standing up for themselves and others.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, the chicken encounters different problems and strategically finds ways to solve them, teaching children the importance of thinking creatively.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this lesson to tackle difficulties in schoolwork or conflicts with peers by thinking outside the box and finding constructive solutions.
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: The chicken collaborates with other farmyard animals to navigate challenges, underscoring the benefits of working together.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to cooperate with siblings and classmates in group projects or team sports, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect.
Example Lesson: Empathy and friendship
Explanation: The friendships formed between the chicken and other characters teach the importance of understanding and supporting each other.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be empathetic and supportive friends in their interactions, helping peers during tough times and celebrating their successes.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: As the chicken deals with unexpected situations, it learns to adapt, showing children that being flexible can help navigate life’s unpredictabilities.
Real-World Application: This lesson prepares children to adjust to changes like moving to a new school or dealing with a change in family dynamics.