Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey

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By Kate Temple and Jol Temple

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Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey is a delightful children's book where an adventurous ibis, fondly known as the "Bin Chicken," embarks on a comedic festive journey alongside a spirited Christmas turkey. Together, they navigate a series of humorous antics and heartfelt moments that highlight the magic of friendship and the joys of the holiday season.
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Bah humbug! The city is buzzing, shoppers run this way and that, there’s carols and lights and a Santa Claus hat! But if a bird is clever ... if a bird is a smartie ... a bird can still have a fabulous Christmas party! Ibis is in a flap and can’t find any trash, but Bush Turkey knows exactly where to find a feast to gobble!

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Bah humbug! The city is buzzing, shoppers run this way and that, there’s carols and lights and a Santa Claus hat!

But if a bird is clever ... if a bird is a smartie ... a bird can still have a fabulous Christmas party! Ibis is in a flap and can’t find any trash, but Bush Turkey knows exactly where to find a feast to gobble!

Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey by Kate Temple and Jol Temple is a delightful holiday story that brings festive cheer and a creative twist to a bird's-eye view of Christmas. Join the fun with Ibis and Bush Turkey as they embark on a festive feast adventure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761202414

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Press

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh
Illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 24

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