Summary
Big Red Hen looks after everyone else’s babies, but what she wants most of all is someone special of her own to love …
‘The magic created in this lovely tale is the kind of delight expected from its author and illustrator; two of Australia’s best-loved picture book creators.’ Courier Mail
‘Together, Wild and Denton have created a memorable picture book about how pure and unprejudiced love can be.’ Sunday Age
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143504740 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0143504746 |
| Author: | Margaret Wild |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 4 January 2011 |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Dimensions: | 3mm x 193mm x 244mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-5 |
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Margaret Wild
Margaret Wild (Author)
Margaret Wild is one of Australia’s most-loved picture book authors. She has written over forty books, many of which have appeared in foreign editions and have all been highly acclaimed.
- Jenny Angel (inspired by her brother’s death at the age of seven), illustrated by Anne Spudvilas.
- Fox, illustrated by Ron Brooks.
- The Very Best of Friends, illustrated by Julie Vivas.
All three of these books are winners of the CBC Picture Book of the Year Award. Her most recent picture book with Penguin is The Treasure Box.
Margaret was born in Eshowe, a small town in South Africa. She now lives in Sydney.
Terry Denton (Illustrator)
Terry Denton has been creating children’s books for over 30 years. He has worked with many of Australia’s top authors, written much-loved picture books and junior fiction novels, won more than 40 children’s choice awards, and been shortlisted many times in the Children’s Book Council of Australia awards.
His book Felix and Alexander won Picture Book of the Year in 1986. His other books include:
- The Upside-down History of Downunder with Alison Lloyd
- The Worm Who Knew Karate with Jill Lever
- The Gasp! books and animated TV series
- The world-famous Just! books and Treehouse series with Andy Griffiths
His work is characterised by a devious sense of humour, an adventurous and inventive drawing style, and an informed flair for what interests and amuses kids.
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