Cranky Chicken is super hungry and the crank-O-meter is on high. A hungry, hangry chicken is never fun, so Speedy races to cheer Cranky up. It’s Cranky’s birthday but Cranky hates surprises. What can Speedy the worm do to help?
Speedy plans an unsurprise party, a day filled with all of Cranky’s favourite un-cranky things.How about… a yummy snack? A day at the beach? An unsurprising party? Can Cranky learn to try something new? It’s party time for Cranky and Speedy, two best friends!
Katherine Battersby is a critically acclaimed Australian children’s author and illustrator of eight picture books, including Squish Rabbit, a CBC Children’s Choice Book. Cranky Chicken is the first in her extremely funny illustrated series, and now Battersby returns with Party Animals, its much-anticipated sequel.
Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm are back in another laugh-out-loud, heartwarming and brightly illustrated graphic novel, as Speedy tries to plan a party for a hungry, hangry Chicken.
I adore this series! Late last year we were introduced to the mismatched duo of a cranky chicken and cheerful worm. I dubbed them my favourite character duo of the year, and my stance stays firm after reading Party Animals. Chicken and Speedy bring joy, companionship and a new perspective to each other’s lives – it’s inspiring and exciting.
The Cranky Chicken series is perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+. Battersby’s vivid illustrations and clever dialogue will have you hooked from the get-go, warming your heart and making you laugh. Perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie, The Bad Guys and Narwhal and Jelly.
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