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Cover of Interrupting Chicken

Interrupting Chicken

by David Ezra Stein

Picture book · ages 3–7 · 420L (~1st–2nd grade) · 2010

Why we'd hand it over

The funniest picture book for the 4–6 set — kids beg to read it repeatedly, and the meta-commentary on storytelling structure holds parents' attention too.

What parents said

This is tough because humor is so subjective but some books I find humorous

parent on r/childrensbooks, April 2026

The Creepy Crayon and Interupting Chicken were very popular with a modern audience.

parent on r/childrensbooks, April 2026

Where to get it

Find at library

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