Leigh Hobbs

LEIGH HOBBS: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2016-17 What's green, has three eyes, and lives in a cage by Horrible Harriet's bed? And what happens when it goes missing...? Another extraordinary adventure for Horrible Harriet and the Terrible Tantrum and you, the lucky reader! From the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom.

Horrible Harriet is one in a million. And maybe that's one too many. Horrible Harriet lives in a nest in the roof of the school. All the other children are scared of her. But when Athol Egghead arrives in a hot-air balloon, she finds her first friend. Shortlisted in the picture book category of the 2002 Children's Book Council of...

You may remember Horrible Harriet - she's wicked, wild and larger than life, and she invented Mr Chicken. Well, Harriet is back to claim her inheritance and fill in the gaps in her impressive family tree along the way. These include queens, warriors, and yes, a vampire too... In this story, you will see how Horrible Harriet's Inheritance obtains her...

NOTABLE BOOK: 2020 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Australia is big, but so is Mr Chicken. He can't wait to go everywhere, see everything, and meet everyone. Luckily, a helpful marsupial from Tourist Information helps Mr Chicken organise his hectic itinerary. This book is dedicated to the many children, teachers, and librarians Leigh Hobbs met as the 2016-2017 Australian...

Welcome to Rome, says Mr Chicken's guide, Federica. Climb aboard my Vespa and hold on to your hat. Mr Chicken's childhood dream is about to begin... Collect all of Mr Chicken's adventures in the bestselling Mr Chicken series!

Mr Chicken is very curious. He loves meeting new people and travelling to new places. He's been to Paris, London, Rome and all over Australia, but one day, he realises that he has never been to outer space. Mr Chicken is on his way to Mars and you, the adventurous reader, are invited to join him! Collect all of Mr...

The world's most beautiful city meets the world's most startling chicken... Not since Quasimodo has Paris been host to a monster of such charm. In typical exuberant style, Hobbs takes us abroad with the gentlemanly Mr Chicken, who tours the magnifique sights of Paris, unaware that his enormous top-hatted self is the most astonishing spectacle of all. Mr Chicken has...

Mr Chicken can't wait another minute, so he finishes his breakfast, collects his camera and flies to London. He wants to see everything. Join Mr Chicken and let him show you his favourite city in all the world. Collect all of Mr Chicken's adventures in the bestselling Mr Chicken series!

Angela Throgmorton lives alone and likes it that way. One day she finds an unusual bundle on her doorstep - Old Tom has arrived. Her life will never be the same. And nor will yours! The five classic Old Tom books, all in one volume: Old Tom, Old Tom at the Beach, Old Tom Goes to Mars, Old Tom's Guide...

Leigh Hobbs is Australia's Children's Laureate 2016-2017. It's Miss Corker's first day at her new school (in fact, it's her first day at any school), and she is looking forward to meeting her class. Leigh Hobbs turns his sharply observant eyes to the oddballs and misfits in Grade 4 in this absolutely hilarious illustrated story for 7-11 year olds. 'a...

LEIGH HOBBS: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2016-17 We dare you to join Miss Corker and 4F, the class without a yearning for learning. 'I couldn't possibly put this shocker on the shelves.'Fenella Frump, Librarian, Tasmania Now in one volume: 4F for Freaks Freaks Ahoy

NOTABLE BOOK: 2020 CBCA Picture Book of the Year SHORTLISTED: 2020 Children's Picture Book of the Year, ABIA Awards Australia is big, but so is Mr Chicken. He can't wait to go everywhere, see everything and meet everyone. Luckily, a helpful marsupial from Tourist Information helps Mr Chicken organise his hectic itinerary... Things you can do with this book: Laugh...

LEIGH HOBBS: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2016-17Life is full of surprises at the Boubles Grand Hotel. Luckily, Mr Badger is on hand to cope with any situation.Join in the fun and read all four hilarious Mr Badger stories in one volume: Mr Badger and the Big Surprise, Mr Badger and the Missing Ape, Mr Badger and the Difficult Duchess and Mr...

NOTABLE BOOK: 2020 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Australia is big, but so is Mr Chicken. He can't wait to go everywhere, see everything and meet everyone. Luckily, a helpful marsupial from Tourist Information helps Mr Chicken organise his hectic itinerary. This book is dedicated to the many children, teachers and librarians Leigh Hobbs met during his time as...

Life is certainly full of surprises at the Boubles Grand Hotel. When Mr Badger discovers a mirror that is anything but ordinary, he learns more about his favourite hotel than he would ever have dreamed possible. Collect the set and join in the fun with Mr Badger, his family and friends.