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Mr Chicken Goes to Paris
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See moreMr Chicken decides to visit his friend Yvette in the City of Love ... but what's in store for this riotous and unforgettable character, and how will the Parisians react? From picture book maestro and former Australian Children's Laureate Leigh Hobbs.
'Joyously colourful, brilliantly observed, hilariously wry, Mr Chicken Goes to Paris is Leigh Hobbs' masterpiece.' Sonya Hartnett. 'There is no end to the delights of this masterpiece.' Maurice Saxby.
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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 taken up his friend Yvette's invitation to visit Paris. As they journey together through the City of Love, he is overcome by the magic of all the city has to offerβand the inhabitants of this most stylish city don't quite know what to make of him.
Mr Chicken Goes to Paris introduces yet another unforgettable and riotous character from Leigh Hobbs, who will delight children of all ages.
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Mr Chicken Goes to Paris by Leigh Hobbs is celebrated as a delightful masterpiece in children's literature. Its charm lies in an abundance of delightful details that captivate young audiences, showcasing the book as a work filled with whimsical joy and endless enjoyment.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781742378350
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 December 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 271.0mm
Weight: 227g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Leigh Hobbs has travelled for much of his adult life - and the times he has spent in Paris have been among his happiest. A lover of history and architecture, Mr Chicken Goes to Paris shows his delight in the city that has brought him so much joy. Leigh is also the creator of Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig and Class 4F (who feature in 4F for Freaks and Freaks Ahoy). His distinctive style has attracted critical acclaim in Australia and internationally and he is a firm favourite with children aged 4-6.
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