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Description
This barnyard version of the Cinderella story features a mild-mannered chicken, a fashion-conscious Fairy Goosemother, and a prince at a Fowl Ball.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves goofy twists on classic stories, Chickerella is a total hoot. The whole Cinderella tale gets a barnyard makeover here instead of a pumpkin coach you've got a hay bale, and the Fairy Godmother is a very stylish Fairy Goosemother who's more concerned with the chicken's feathers than the clock. It's only about 1000 words, so it moves fast and keeps things silly throughout, which makes it perfect for kids who might drag their feet on reading or newly independent readers who want something funny rather than heavy. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome and sweet underneath all the chicken jokes, and there's just enough action to keep little ones invested especially when the prince hosts his Fowl Ball and the clock starts ticking. If your kid devours fractured fairy tales, they'd probably also love "The Stinky Cheese Man" or other picture book retellings, though Chickerella stands nicely on its own for younger readers.