Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important

by Trout Fishing in America, Stéphane Jorisch (Illustrator)

Overview

A story followed by 11 pop-rock songs about a barnstorming cat who forgets it’s his birthday! Chicken Joe, oddly enough, a cat who sleeps in the hen house, is abruptly awoken one morning by roosters playing rock ‘n’ roll. Somehow he’s forgotten that it’s not just any other day; it’s his birthday! As he sets out on a quest to figure out what he needs to remember, his pack of loyal friends, including the hens Helen and Hilda; Miss Kitty, the city dog; and Mister, the mule, conspire to keep his surprise party a secret. The accompanying album (included on a CD and via a unique digital download code) features a collection of 11 pop-rock, country, and blues sing-along songs along with the narrated story performed by the internationally renowned duo Trout Fishing in America. WINNER OF THE PARENTS’ CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD, NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD, AND MORE

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782923163741
Publisher:	The Secret Mountain
Publication date:	09/06/2011
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	170,191
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.36(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

The four-time Grammy-nominated duo, Trout Fishing in America, formed by Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet, has earned widespread critical acclaim from outlets such as USA Today and Billboard. NPR has praised the singer-songwriters as “the Lennon and McCartney of kids’ music.” Stéphane Jorisch is a four-time winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, as well as winner of the Ruth Schwartz Children’s Book Award and the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award. He has also created set designs for Le Cirque du Soleil.

Editorial Reviews

"Humorous lyrics and toe-tapping rhythm with a bluegrass influence."—SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

From the Publisher

K-Gr 3—Chicken Joe is back after his debut in My Name Is Chicken Joe (2009). In this story, the unusually named cat just knows he's forgotten something important, but what? The farm seems normal. His friends all appear busy but not as communicative as they might be. It turns out that he forgot it was his birthday—but, luckily, his friends remembered. Written and performed by the Grammy-nominated Trout Fishing in America's Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet, the story is followed by 11 original songs, all filled with humorous lyrics and toe-tapping rhythm with a bluegrass influence. The story is illustrated by Stephanie Jorisch in bright colors and amusing details. While the tale is rather silly, fans of the musical duo will rejoice in the accompanying songs. A fun sing-along.—Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary, Federal Way, WA

School Library Journal