When the Chickens Went on Strike cover

When the Chickens Went on Strike

Author: Silverman, Erica

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.7
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1310
Points per Word 0.000382
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

"When the Chickens Went on Strike" is set in a Jewish village in Russia during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The story follows a tradition where villagers swing a live chicken over their heads to erase bad deeds, but the chickens rebel and go on strike. Through their protest, the wise chickens teach the villagers, including a young boy, a lesson about compassion and respect. The book is illustrated with full-color pictures and is written for children in grades K-3.

Quick Summary

When village chickens refuse to lay eggs during Rosh Hashanah, a young Jewish boy discovers that standing up for yourself can be both funny and meaningful. Kids will laugh at the silly strike and cheer as the boy learns an important lesson about courage and community. If your kid likes the humor and heart of "The True Diary of a Puss in Boots Kickboxing Freak Carly Ann Potter Story of the Three Little Pigs," they'll love this tale. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders.