There's a Little Chick In Your Book
Who'S In Your Book? Series
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What’s inside...
This interactive picture book invites young readers to engage with a playful little chick who has hatched inside their book. The story encourages children to participate by tilting pages, making noises, and more, to help the chick throughout its adventure. Just in time for Easter, an adorable little chick has landed in YOUR book! An interactive board book from the creator of There's a Monster in Your Book and its companions. CHEEP! CHEEP! A little chick has just hatched in YOUR book! Can you help Little Chick find her brother? With peek-through holes and tabs to slide and pull, this interactive adventure is sure to keep little ones engaged—and it’s the perfect Easter gift! Look for every book in Tom Fletcher’s Who's In Your Book? series for more read-aloud fun! INTERACTIVE ADVENTURES FOR BIG There's a Monster in Your Book There's a Dragon in Your Book There's an Elf in Your Book There's an Alien in Your Book There's a Superhero in Your Book There's a Unicorn in Your Book There’s a Witch in Your Book There’s a Bear in Your Book Tom Fletcher is one of Britain's bestselling children's authors (in addition to being a rock star!), and his YouTube videos have been viewed tens of millions of times.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Little Chick
Discussion points
What do you think the little chick was feeling when she first popped out of the egg?
Why do you think the little chick needed help from us to get through the story?
What would you have done differently if you were in the story with the little chick?
How did helping the little chick make you feel?
What do you think happens to the little chick after the book ends?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, match your expressions and tone to the emotions conveyed in the story to make the reading session lively and engaging.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story by asking what they would do if they met the little chick.
After reading, revisit the book’s illustrations with your child, prompting them to talk about what they see and how it relates to the story.
Use the questions to connect the story to the child’s experiences, such as discussing a time when they needed help or felt brave.
End the discussion by asking your child to draw their favorite scene from the book, encouraging them to express their interpretation creatively.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The story encourages children to take care of the little chick, guiding them on how to interact with it through the book's pages.
Real-World Application: Young readers learn the importance of being responsible for another being, which can be applied to caring for pets or helping with younger siblings.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: By interacting with the chick, children develop empathy as they consider the needs and feelings of the chick while engaging with the story.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand and share the feelings of others in real-life social situations, enhancing their social interactions and friendships.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The book provides children with instructions on how to help and interact with the chick, promoting the development of listening and following directions.
Real-World Application: Improves a child's ability to follow directions in school settings or at home, aiding in their overall educational and personal development.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: Throughout the book, children see the immediate consequences of their actions on the chick and the story's progression.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to anticipate and understand the outcomes of their actions, a critical thinking skill useful in problem-solving tasks.
Example Lesson: Interactive Reading
Explanation: The book engages children directly, making them an active participant in the story which helps in maintaining their interest in reading.
Real-World Application: Encourages an active reading habit which can enhance their learning experience and foster a lifelong love for reading.