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Now You Are a Chicken

By Andrew McDonald
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Brief 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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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From the creators of REAL PIGEONS comes a hilarious interactive picture book starring an excitable wizard and his reluctant assistant.

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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 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

Collections

Andrew McDonald Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour

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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