Name: Shh! We Have a Plan
ISBN: 9780763679774

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Plans Go Awry

A catchy refrain and comic misfires give this woodland caper an easy read-aloud rhythm.

Come here for

A hush-you-may-repeat refrain
Comic attempts to reach a bird

Expect

One foiled plan after another
A quiet companion with a better idea

Book Details

Authors: Chris Haughton
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: July 15, 2015
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Bird Stories · Squirrel Stories
Reading lane: Bird Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Bird Stories
Funny Stories
Nature & Wildlife

About This Book

“A masterful delight, this crafty caper has huge kid appeal and a title/refrain that will easily sneak into the family lexicon: 'Shh! We have a plan.' ” — School Library Journal (starred review) Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! “Hello birdie,” waves one. “Shh! We have a plan,” hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and go! But as one comically foile...

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“A masterful delight, this crafty caper has huge kid appeal and a title/refrain that will easily sneak into the family lexicon: 'Shh! We have a plan.' ” — School Library Journal (starred review) Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! “Hello birdie,” waves one. “Shh! We have a plan,” hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and go! But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea.