When children are familiar with classic folk and fairy tales, they may find it easier to understand many stories and books they will encounter when they are older. This rendition of the fable about a chicken who believes the sky is falling after an acorn falls on his head is as funny and instructive today as it was a hundred years ago. With bright and funny animal illustrations and a conclusion that simply has the animals realizing their foolish mistake instead of being eaten by a fox, this is a terrific way to introduce children to a story they may be expected to know as they grow up.