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Now You Are a Chicken
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From the creators of the bestselling series Real Pigeons comes this hilarious, interactive, and totally transformational picture book that will turn readers into chickens! All it takes is a few magic words … 'WAIT!!!' Helped along by a cheerful wizard and a begrudging chicken, readers young...
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Description
From the creators of the bestselling series Real Pigeons comes this hilarious, interactive, and totally transformational picture book that will turn readers into chickens! All it takes is a few magic words …
'WAIT!!!'
Helped along by a cheerful wizard and a begrudging chicken, readers young and old will be endlessly entertained by this fourth-wall-breaking, delightfully irreverent story. There's a surprise around every corner! Can the wizard REALLY turn you into a chicken just by saying the magic words? What if you don't believe in the spell? And who will do an egg?
★ NOTABLE: CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ★
Perfect for:
- Kids aged 2–6
- Families looking for an irresistibly funny story to read and re-read with their chickens children
- Teachers and librarians seeking an interactive story that kids will love
- Fans of engaging stories like The Monster at the End of This Book and Do Not Open This Book
WARNING: Stock up on chicken feed and egg cartons before reading this book.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761214035
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 September 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: Little Hare
Illustration: Full-colour Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ben Wood
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 244.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 384g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood are the creators of the bestselling Real Pigeons series, and the beloved junior graphic novel series Hello Twigs (published as Twig Friends in North America). Their books together are published in 26 languages worldwide and have been recognised in numerous awards including Children's Book Council of Australia Awards, Australian Book Industry Awards, and the Readings Children's Book Prize.
Author Andrew McDonald loves writing stories that make kids laugh, wonder and leap into the air with surprise. Andrew is a regular presenter on the schools circuit, where he conducts writing workshops, talks about his life as an author and inspires kids to read, write, draw and be creative. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, with his partner and two young kids.
Illustrator Ben Wood has illustrated over fifty books for children. He is drawn to stories that are funny and heartfelt, and his lively illustrations reflect his love for graphic novels and animation. When not in the studio, Ben speaks in schools and runs workshops about illustration. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.
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