Shh! We Have a Plan
By Chris Haughton
The Story
Three friends creep through the woods to catch a beautiful bird with their nets, shushing a fourth companion who has a much gentler idea in mind.
Why It's Special
For the kid who repeats a good catchphrase all week, this one hands over 'Shh! We have a plan' as the new household refrain.
- Big idea: Sneaking and scheming aren't the only way to get what you want — sometimes the quiet, patient approach wins.
- Vibes: Hushed, silly, and rhythmic, with a repeating chase that begs to be acted out.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love repeating a catchy refrain
- like to act out sneaking and creeping
- respond well to repetitive, predictable story patterns
- are drawn to bold, simple illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the three friends' net plan kept going wrong?
- Imagination: What was the quiet friend's plan, and why do you think it worked better?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the bird felt with a net swooping toward it?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever tried to catch something, like a butterfly or a fish? What happened?
- Play & pretend: Can you whisper 'Shh! We have a plan' like the friends in the story?
