Synopses & Reviews
Horrible Harriet makes a new friend . . . but is that good news? Horrible Harriet lives at school in a nest, high up in the roof. She is very helpful in class, but the other kids think she is mean, nasty, cruel, and wicked! Harriet has found herself a new friend—Mr. Chicken. The fact that Mr. Chicken terrorizes the entire school doesn't matter a bit, as Horrible Harriet knows how to handle him and thereby becomes popular at last . . . for the afternoon, at least. This gloriously illustrated picture book will have children and adults laughing out loud.
Review
"Old Tom is a big, resounding yes for children who live in a world of nos. In all these hilarious adventures, Hobbs is right on the beating heart of what it is to be a child." —Sydney Morning Herald
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"Joyously colourful, brilliantly observed, hilariously wry, [this] is Leigh Hobbs' masterpiece." —Sonya Hartnett, author, The Midnight Zoo
Synopsis
A madcap adventure to London, visiting all of the familiar sites, featuring the humorously memorable Mr. Chicken Mr. Chicken can't wait another minute, so he finishes his breakfast, collects his camera, and flies to London. He wants to see everything. Mr. Chicken lands in London, checks in at the famous Savoy hotel, and grabs his friend to start seeng the sights. Join Mr. Chicken and let him show you his favorite city in all the world.
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Old Tom, the naughty orange cat, is back—and a new book on beauty has quite an effect on himAngela Throgmorton adores Old Tom, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. When she gives him The Big Book of Beauty, the results are astonishing. But will it go to Old Tom's head?
Synopsis
The world's most beautiful city meets the world's most startling chicken in an unforgettably uproarious picture bookMr. Chicken has taken up his friend Yvette's invitation to visit Paris. As they journey together through the City of Love, Mr. Chicken is overcome by the magic of all the city has to offer—and the inhabitants of this most stylish city don't quite know what to make of him. Mr. Chicken is yet another unforgettable and riotous character from Leigh Hobbs who will delight children of all ages.
About the Author
Leigh Hobbs is an artist, painter, sculptor, cartoonist, children's book illustrator, and author. He is the author of the the Mr. Badger series and the Old Tom series.