Cover of Prairie Chicken Little

Prairie Chicken Little

by Jackie Hopkins

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Mary McBlicken the prairie chicken hears a mysterious rumble and rushes to warn her friends of an impending stampede. Along the way, she teams up with a prairie dog, jack rabbit, and meadowlark, but a tricky coyote offers a shortcut that might lead them astray. Full of humor and lively illustrations, this fun retelling brings the prairie to life with plenty of laughs and surprises.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipAdventureHumorFantasy World-Building

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781561456949
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
642

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Children's fictionFairy talesFolklorePrairie animalsDanger perceptionHungerJuvenile fictionPrairie chickensFriendshipHysteriaPollosAdaptationsChicken LickenFicción juvenilCoyoteSpanish language materials

Places

United StatesEstados Unidos