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Chicken Soup
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 4. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Cute book, but may be too intense for some preschoolers.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4–5
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What Parents Need to Know
About Chicken Soup
Parents need to know that the book's twist ending will assuage any worries a kid might have that the adorable chick on the front of the book will end up in the pot, but there's still a lot of tension leading up to the happy ending, and it may be too unsettling for some preschoolers. Also, the book may invite conversation about why the chicken was worried about becoming soup in the first place, so be prepared for a discussion about where meat comes from.
Read our full review by Dawn Friedman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why the chicken was scared. What can you do when you're scared? They can also talk about rumors and making assumptions. How do you find out whether something is true or not?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
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