Interrupting Chicken
 Cover of Interrupting Chicken (publ. Candlewick Press) | |
| Author | David Ezra Stein |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's book |
| Published | 2010 |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press |
| Pages | 40 |
Interrupting Chicken is a 2010 children's picture book written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein and published by Candlewick Press. Interrupting Chicken was awarded the 2011 Caldecott Honor and a New York Times Bestseller. The book was followed by two sequels Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise (2018) and Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast (2021).
Background[edit]
When designing the chickens for Interrupting Chicken, Stein said he did “a hundred different drawings of the chicken” before he decided which one he liked the most.[1] His idea behind Interrupting Chicken came from a childhood knock knock joke that he enjoyed.[1]
Characters[edit]
Little Red Chicken is portrayed to be quite young, very enthusiastic and energetic considering this book is based at night. She is very involved with the stories and wants what is best for the characters. She is unable to rest while being read to but does seem to appreciate her father.
Papa is Little Red Chicken's father who proves to be very patient and forgiving. He seems to be quite tired throughout the story and wishes Little Red Chicken would go to bed so he could get some rest also.
TV adaption[edit]
An animated series adaptation of the book was released on Apple TV+ on November 18, 2022.[2] The series features the voice of Sterling K. Brown as Papa and Juliet Donenfeld as Piper, the little red chicken.[3] A holiday special was released on December 2, 2022.[4] Season 2 was released on September 29, 2023.[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "In the Studio: David Ezra Stein on Interrupting Chicken". Youtube. 23 Jun. 2011. 24 Oct. 2013.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (August 29, 2022). "Apple TV+ Sets Kids & Family Fall Slate Spotlighting Animated Series, Live Action Lineup". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
- ^ "Trailer: 'Interrupting Chicken' Hatches an Imaginative New Toon on Apple TV+". 2 November 2022.
- ^ "Apple TV+ Rings in the Season with New Specials & Peanuts Classics". 11 October 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 14, 2023). "Apple TV+ Orders DreamWorks Animation Series 'Curses'; Sets 'Interrupting Chicken' Season 2 Premiere & 'Shape Island' Halloween Special (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 14, 2023.