A perfect Easter treat. The rollicking rhythmic text in this story is rammed with catchy refrains that beg to be shouted out. Children will love the repeated action words and thinking of new ways to act them out.
Busy Hen has five little chicks to look after while making sure number six - still an egg- stays warm. The last thing she needs is hairy, scary Fox sniffing about. She is frantic when the other birds warn her that her chicks are in danger, but her five little chicks are a lot braver than she realises!
Dramatic and funny ... it's a winner for children aged 2+ -- Amanda Craig The Times
This charming, heart-warming tale will delight children, as it is full of bright artwork telling us about the funny, energy-fuelled story of six courageous chicks South Wales Evening Post 20120323 Jez Alborough gives Chick Lit a good name ... The book has a bright, jolly and yet predatory feel. The chicks are intensely yellow and the fox has fearsome green eyes - dreaming of a snappy Easter -- Kate Kellaway Guardian
Beautiful illustrations and a bouncy, rhyming text -- Sarah Kingsford Sunday Express 20120408 This beautifully illustrated, rhyming tale uses repetition of words and movements that small children will love to mimic Booktrust
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About Jez Alborough
Jez Alborough is a hugely popular, award-winning author and illustrator of books for children, well-known for his stories about Bobo the chimp, star of Hug, Tall and Yes, as well as his tales about Eddy and the Bear, which inspired a BAFTA-winning animated TV series. He lives in Richmond, Surrey.
