Mr Chicken Arriva a Roma

Description

'Welcome to Rome,' says Mr Chicken's guide, Federica. 'Climb aboard my Vespa and hold on to your hat.' Mr Chicken's childhood dream is about to begin... Another triumph from the Australian Children's Laureate, acclaimed creator of Mr Chicken Goes to Paris and Mr Chicken Lands on London.

Leigh Hobbs is the bestselling author of more than 20 books, including the iconic Old Tom, Mr Chicken goes to Paris and Horrible Harriet. As an artist, he works across a range of mediums, as well as writing and illustrating his children's books. Mr Chicken goes to Paris was shortlisted for the 2010 Prime Minister's Literary awards and has been a constant best seller at the Louvre Museum Bookshop in Paris. Old Tom has been adapted into an extremely popular TV series. Leigh Hobbs was the Australian Children's Laureate for 2016-17. His subversive humour has delighted children for more than two decades. You can read more about Leigh at www.leighhobbs.com

"Mr. Chicken samples gelatos and pastas, sees famous ancient structures, and imagines himself a gladiator during a nap (while he's sleeping, tourists queue up to stick their hands in his mouth, a la the city's Mouth of Truth). . . . An irreverent tribute to the Italian capital." --Publishers Weekly