Zoey the Chicken Is in Charge - Chicken in Charge

Sep 29, 2026

This early reader book follows Zoey the chicken as she takes charge while the farmer is away, managing the new lambs’ needs: dinner, baths, and bedtime. Through simple dialogue between Zoey and Sam, children learn how to think through responsibilities and follow a plan. The guide for parents explains that kids progress through reading levels at different speeds and highlights I Can Read books for shared, beginning, with help, alone, and advanced reading stages.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages38

Reading Time59 min

AccessFree to download

ICanRead!

Dear Parent:Your child's love of reading starts here!

SHARED READING

BEGINNING READING

READING WITH HELP

READING ALONE

ADVANCED READING

ZoeY THE CHICKENIS IN CHARGE!

PALMBEACH COUNTYLIBRARY SYSTEM # ICanRead! CHICKENin CHARGE By Adam LehrhauptPictures by Shahar KoberLAN ## ZOEY THE CHICKENIS IN CHARGE! When the farmer is away,whowill care for the new lambs?Zoey,of course!Zoey thinks sheknows all about lambs.Theyneed dinner,baths,and bedtime!Sounds easy...right? Beginning readers will lovethis Level One I Can Readadventure starring their favoritebarnyard pals. 0319 02/2019 | PALM BEACH COUNTY
LIBRARY SYSTEM
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West Palm Beach,FL 33406-4198 | | --- | # Dear Parent:Your child's love of reading starts here! Every child learns to read in a different way and at his or her ownspeed.Some go back and forth between reading levels and readfavorite books again and again.Others read through each level inorder.You can help your young reader improve and become moreconfident by encouraging his or her own interests and abilities.Frombooks your child reads with you to the first books he or she readsalone,there are I Can Read Books for every stage of reading: ## SHARED READING Basic language,word repetition,and whimsical illustrations,ideal for sharing with your emergent reader ## BEGINNING READING Short sentences,familiar words,and simple conceptsfor children eager to read on their own ## READING WITH HELP Engaging stories,longer sentences,and language playfor developing readers ## READING ALONE Complex plots,challenging vocabulary,and high-interest topicsfor the independent reader ## ADVANCED READING Short paragraphs,chapters,and exciting themesfor the perfect bridge to chapter books I Can Read Books have introduced children to the joy of readingsince 1957.Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators and afabulous cast of beloved characters,I Can Read Books set thestandard for beginning readers. A lifetime of discovery begins with the magical words“I Can Read!” Visit www.icanread.com for informationon enriching your child's reading experience. "The farmer is away,"said Sam."Who is caring for the new lambs?" “I am!”said Zoey."This chicken is in charge!" “Is that a good plan?”asked Sam.“What do you know about lambs?” "I know all about lambs,"said Zoey.“They need dinner and baths.After that,we put them to bed.” "That sounds easy,"said Sam.“Where do we start?”

FAQs

Who is caring for the new lambs when the farmer is away?

Zoey the chicken takes care of the new lambs while the farmer is away.

What does Zoey say the lambs need?

Zoey says the lambs need dinner and baths, and then they go to bedtime.

How can parents help children improve reading confidence?

Parents can encourage a young reader’s interests and abilities, and choose books that match each stage of reading, from shared reading to advanced reading.

Sep 29, 2026

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