""It's just that you've never been to
the ballet before, and you might
get a little carried away."
"Me, Papa? No!" said the little
red chicken."
Oh, it's great fun to see that Interrupting Chicken and her very attentive papa are back. In this, their fourth funny tale, it's the holiday season. Chicken and Papa are going to the ballet for the first time. Always wanting to be prepared, Chicken wears her tutu and ballet shoes to the theater. Knowing his daughter's penchant for interrupting, Papa asks if Chicken is likely to interrupt the production. She promises to be on her best behavior.
If you have knowledge of Chicken's exuberance, you will be skeptical about the promise made. It takes no time at all for Chicken to take matters into her own hands. The interruptions number three, and come at critical points in the storytelling. The dancers are startled, the audience befuddled, and Papa is humiliated. She is so disruptive that the two are asked to leave.
Now in possession of the Nutcracker, Papa says they must return it. How can they do that when they are not allowed inside? It's Chicken to the rescue, with all the ideas for getting the Nutcracker back before Clara awakens. Handing the narrator a new script to read that explains the change, Chicken saves the day once more. Time to head home with memories to share for days to come.
Fans of Chicken and her Papa have another delightful story to share. So funny and very typical of a young child's need to have a say, this story will resonate with many. Full of giggles, it is sure to be a repeated request for storytime.
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