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The New Rooster

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In The New Rooster by Rilla Alexander, a rooster lands a job in a city cafe where his duty is to wake the customers and staff. The book charmingly illustrates his efforts to make everyone rise and shine, teaching him an important lesson about communication and teamwork. It's a delightful tale that captures both the rhythm of city life and the power of determination.
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The New Rooster

The new rooster has come along way but he is ready to crow for his new job, only nobody seems to understand his dialect--however they all appreciate his skill cooking breakfast.

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A New York Times and New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year!

Rooster has come a long way for his new job in a new country, but finds he has trouble communicating with the locals in this special and boldly illustrated picture book.

Rooster is nervous to start his brand-new job in a brand-new country, but most of all he’s excited. He’s always been great at his job and knows how to cock-a-doodle-doo and wake people up!

But here, so far from home, nothing seems to be working no matter how loud or how long Rooster crows. Can Rooster find a way to communicate with his new neighbors?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534493452

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustration: 5-c; digital; uncoated stock w-Pantone unc. tints; case art will be different

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rilla Alexander

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Rilla Alexander is an Australian designer, illustrator, and artist whose work has appeared on everything from toys and teacups to buses and buildings. She explores creativity, ideas, and language through simple characters, graphic forms, and bold colors, inspiring both children and adults through books and workshops. Her picture books includeΒ The Best Book in the World,Β Your Rule!, Her Idea,Β The New Rooster, andΒ The Thingamajig. For more information, visit ByRilla.com.

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