Medio Pollito is tired of being a big fish in a small pond. At least, that's what he thinks he is. In fact, he's the smallest chicken in a big yard, but his opinion of himself is big enough for two. So he decides to go to the city and see the king. His mother gives him two words of advice: be polite and helpful to everyone and keep away from the cook in the king's kitchen. Unfortunately, Medio Pollito doesn't listen to her... Book band: Purple Ideal for ages: 5+ Half as Big is a retelling of a Mexican folk tale.

 

This book is part of a book series called White Wolves-World Folk Tales .

This book is aimed at children in primary school. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read. This reading scheme is not levelled.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a chapter book. Publishers market early chapter books at readers aged 6-10 years. This book was published 2011 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .

Lily Hyde is a new author to the list and an emerging talent. She has written two longer novels, Dream Land and Riding Icarus, both published by Walker, and contributed to Tony Bradman's short story anthology, Give Me Shelter, published by Frances Lincoln.