Now You Are a Chicken

Andrew McDonald, Ben Wood

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Hardback

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Little Hare
30 September 2025

Children's & Educational; Picture books: character books; Picture storybooks; Humour & jokes (Children's&YA)

'WELCOME to the only book that turns you into a CHICKEN. I'll just wiggle my fingers and say the magic words ...'

'WAIT!!!'

From the creators of bestselling series Real Pigeons comes this hilarious, interactive and totally transformational picture book that will turn readers into chickens!

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??

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.

By: Andrew McDonald
Illustrated by: Ben Wood
Imprint: Little Hare
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 244mm,
Weight: 384g
ISBN: 9781761214035
ISBN 10: 1761214039
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 2 to 6 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.