The New Rooster

Description

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?

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 include The Best Book in the World, Her Idea, and The New Rooster. For more information, visit ByRilla.com and Sozi.com.