Who's First?: Chicken and Egg Book 1

by Deborah Stevenson, David Stedmond (Illustrator), Krista Hill (Editor)

Overview

"An enjoyably absurd friendship tale sure to cause giggles." Kirkus Reviews

Silver Medal Award Winner, Early Readers..."A 'laugh-out-loud' funny book." Feathered Quill Book Reviews

It's a sweltering day! Chicken and Egg decide some ice cream would be deeee-lightful. But when they arrive at Big Scoops ice cream parlor, they can't decide who should go in first: Chicken or Egg?

"After you." ... "No. I insist ... after you."

How will they ever decide? See just how silly things can get when politeness goes horribly, horribly wrong!

Who's First? is a funny new twist on an age-old question!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732541030
Publisher:	Frog Prince Books
Publication date:	04/01/2020
Series:	Chicken and Egg , #1
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	4 - 9 Years

Editorial Reviews

"In this series opener, Stevenson creates a humorously ludicrous dilemma that children, who are so often on the receiving end of etiquette instructions, can especially appreciate. The plot offers the repetition kids like, as seen in the refrain “This went on for a ridiculously long time”—perfect for reading aloud expressively. The nicely varied and dynamic digital images by debut illustrator Stedmond contribute to the fun, including the image capturing the pals’ comically grim determination to win the race. An enjoyably absurd friendship tale sure to cause giggles." ~Kirkus Reviews

"A 'laugh-out-loud' funny book. ... A very clever story that children will absolutely love." ~Feathered Quill Book Reviews

"Every detail of the story is well thought out and will make the young reader smile when it is completed. The illustrations make the story so much fun. Who’s First? is a great story to help teach character development and social skills to young children. All kids can use practical tips that will make them successful at solving problems with friends. This is a story I strongly recommend for the home or classroom setting to create conversations on how to solve problems in a positive way."

~Laura Sumpter for Readers' Favorite

From the Publisher

2020-04-17
Two overly polite pals can’t decide who should go first in this picture book.

On a scorchingly hot day, Chicken and Egg both agree that a banana split would be a perfect way to cool down. But when they get to the ice cream shop, they can’t even get through the door because each friend insists “After you.” To decide who should cross the threshold first, they try playing rock paper scissors, flipping a coin, and running a race. For various reasons, no method breaks the deadlock; by the time they finally agree on drawing straws, the shop is closed. Maybe a grilled cheese sandwich—if they can agree who gets to decide where to go. In this series opener, Stevenson creates a humorously ludicrous dilemma that children, who are so often on the receiving end of etiquette instructions, can especially appreciate. The plot offers the repetition kids like, as seen in the refrain “This went on for a ridiculously long time”—perfect for reading aloud expressively. The nicely varied and dynamic digital images by debut illustrator Stedmond contribute to the fun, including the image capturing the pals’ comically grim determination to win the race.

An enjoyably absurd friendship tale sure to cause giggles.

Kirkus Reviews