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Mr Chicken Goes to Mars

By Leigh Hobbs
Series: MR CHICKEN
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Mr Chicken Goes to Mars is a whimsical children's book by Leigh Hobbs. It follows the quirky and adventurous Mr Chicken as he embarks on an exciting journey to the Red Planet. Along the way, Mr Chicken encounters unusual sights and experiences the wonders of space in his own unique and humorous fashion.
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You might enjoy this delightful adventure if you have an imagination that dreams of interstellar travels and a love for humorous tales. This whimsical book captures the fun of exploring new worlds while highlighting the joys of curiosity and discovery. Perfect for children with a sense of fun and wonder, it promises laughter and excitement with every turn of the page.

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Mr Chicken's most ambitious journey yet will take him to the outer reaches of the known universe! From picture book maestro and former Australian Children's Laureate Leigh Hobbs.

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Mr Chicken is very curious. He loves meeting new people and travelling to new places. He's been to Paris, London, Rome and all over Australia, but one day, he realises that he has never been to outer space.

Mr Chicken is on his way to Mars and you, the adventurous reader, are invited to join him!

Collect all of Mr Chicken's adventures in the bestselling Mr Chicken series.

Series: MR CHICKEN

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760878276

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 456g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Leigh Hobbs Series: MR CHICKEN Young Adult

About the Author

Leigh Hobbs was Australian Children's Laureate in 2016-17 and works across a wide range of artistic mediums. He is best known for his children's books featuring Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig, the Freaks of 4F, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken. Old Tom is also a popular TV series, and Leigh has won every major Australian children's choice award. Mr Chicken Goes to Paris was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, is a bestseller at Paris's Louvre Bookshop, was adapted for the stage by NIDA, and was shortlisted for the CBCA Awards - as were Horrible Harriet and Old Tom's Holiday. In 2019, Leigh received one of five Australian Legends of Children's Literature awards from Australia Post and was featured on a stamp. For a glimpse into Leigh's studio and creative process - and some tips on how to draw his most famous characters - view his 'That's Me' mini-film series at vimeo.com/leighhobbs

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