Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis
Short Summary
Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross is a fun, rhyming picture book with a serious message about online safety. Through the story of a mischievous chicken who shops online and meets a stranger on the internet, it gently introduces young children to the idea that not everyone online is who they say they are – making it a brilliant conversation starter for families.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 5 to 9 years.
Topics Discussed
Internet Safety
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What this book is about
- Chicken Clicking is a playful, rhyming story about a curious chicken who sneaks into the farmer’s house at night and starts clicking away on the computer.
- She shops online for all sorts of things, causing chaos in the farmer’s home. Kids love the silliness, and parents will enjoy the rhythm and humour that make it easy to read aloud again and again.
- Things escalate when the chicken makes a friend online and decides to meet them in person without telling her parents. But when she arrives, the friend turns out to be a fox.
- This twist provides a perfect, age-appropriate opening to talk with kids about the risks of online interactions.
- The story highlights that while the internet can be amazing, it also requires caution because people online may not be who they claim to be.
- The book helps families start conversations about safe online behaviour, privacy, and boundaries – especially relevant today with young children using devices, games, and chat functions.
- You can use the story to ask simple questions like: “Should a chicken wear pants?” or “Is it okay to meet someone you only know online?” to ease into more serious chats about privacy and keeping their bodies safe.
- It’s a gentle reminder that younger kids need regular, repeated guidance about online safety because their brains are still developing and they forget easily.
- Engaging, memorable, and easy to read, Chicken Clicking is a brilliant tool for parents and educators wanting to explore internet safety in a child-friendly way.
I hope you find this book review helpful!
Happy talking!
❤️ Cath