A Hard-Boiled Mystery
Illustrated by Mark Fearing
A Hen Party
This entire story is told tongue-in-cheek with all kinds of chicken references. As Inspector H. Poulet attempts to solve the mystery of why the chicken crossed the road, phrases such as, “the sky is falling,” or “flown the coop” or “ruffling your feathers,” pop up.
Even the reference to this story as a, “hard-boiled mystery,” continues the funny lines.
Most, if not all, of these references will go over the head of the little ones reading this, but that is fine, because this picture-book also has a fun story. 
As Inspector Poulet tries to solve the mystery, she runs across clues and farm yard characters that will bring giggles.
It will be lots of fun to ask your child what they think the clues mean, or if they can solve the mystery. Have them look closely at the pictures to see if they find clues for the unexpected ending.
In the end, there is a good surprise for Inspector Poulet, that she didn’t see coming. This great, five-star book will be enjoyed by ages three through eight-years-old.
The illustrations are great and bring even more giggles.
Don’t miss all the laughter in this one!
Thanks to Candlewick Press, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?” by Brianna Caplan Sayres, for the purpose of review. Opinions are my own.
