pickInterrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise by David Ezra Stein (2018). The story follows Little Chicken as he discovers “the element of surprise“ in stories, but misinterprets it as “the elephant of surprise.“ He argues that every story needs an elephant. The bright pictures add to the appeal, with exaggerated reactions and elephants appearing in odd places. Aside from the humor, the book provides a fun introduction to literary themes.
I can use this book to teach about story elements. I can engage students in exploring the idea of surprise in writing.
'Don't you feel sorry for the elephant, Papa? All alone, waiting for someone to find him. Read another story and we'll find that poor elephant.'
I would use this in a classroom to help combat interruptions during story time
so-soInterrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise, by David Ezra Stein(2018). within the fun-loving humorous book, a little chicken is getting read a bed time story. the dad is reading classic fairytales when, the little chicken gets a little creative. in the end the little chicken creates his own story and he interrupts even his own.
“ CHicken! there are no elephants in the Ugly duckling“
