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Poppy & Pipsqueak: An Accidental Rooster

By Deborah Kelly
Series: Poppy & Pipsqueak
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When Poppy’s mum gets some hens for her new chicken coop, one turns out to be a rooster. Dad says that Mr Penny is the rowdiest rooster he has ever known. He never stops crowing, ever! Poppy asks her friends for help. Nothing works. Poppy is... Read More
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When Poppy’s mum gets some hens for her new chicken coop, one turns out to be a rowdy rooster. Mr Penny never stops crowing, ever! Poppy is worried about what will happen if they return Mr Penny to the hatchery, but her mum and dad need some sleep! What can she do?

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When Poppy’s mum gets some hens for her new chicken coop, one turns out to be a rooster. Dad says that Mr Penny is the rowdiest rooster he has ever known. He never stops crowing, ever!

Poppy asks her friends for help. Nothing works.

Poppy is worried about what will happen if they return Mr Penny to the hatchery, but her mum and dad need some sleep!

What can she do?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761113031

Publisher: Wombat Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Wombat Books

Illustration: b&w illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Amie Sabadin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 78

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Deborah Kelly Series: Poppy & Pipsqueak

About the Author

Deborah Kelly is a multi-award winning, internationally published author of picture books, junior fiction, middle-grade and young adult titles. Her books include the Ruby Wishfingers series, Little Horses and The Thing about Oliver, which was recently included in the sample school curriculum in New South Wales. Deborah is passionate about literacy and enjoys visiting schools, libraries and festival events to share her books with children. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle. Amie Sabadin has been scribbling and splashing paint since forever. With a background in design and a handbag always stocked with art supplies, she finds inspiration everywhere. She works in traditional and digital mediums to create joyful illustrations. Amie lives in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, with her husband, their two children and their miniature schnauzer. When she’s not drawing, she enjoys organising her art supplies, walking and spending time with her family.

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