The Dog and the Chicken Thief

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Author: Scheffler, Axel, de Marolles, Chantal Interest age: from c 3 yearsPublished on 4 August 2022 by Scholastic (Alison Green Books) in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 32 pages21 4 x 270 x 7 | 184g A fabulously funny picture book, illustrated by AxelScheffler, the superstar illustrator of The Gruffalo andZog.Each night, a farmer's chickens get gobbled up by a cunning fox.When the farmer has finally had enough, he decides the culpritmust be found - and tasks his loyal dog with catching the chickenthief.Poor Dog searches and waits to no avail. And when Dog asks forhelp, things just get worse! Pig falls asleep, Sheep is too scared...whowill help Dog catch the thief, and how?Tuck into this hilarious tale, illustrated by the oneand only Axel Scheffler, written by Chantal de Marolles.A joyful clash of wits to be enjoyed again and again.Every spread features gorgeous original artwork by Axel Schefflerwith lots of enjoyable details for families to spot togetherAxel Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of belovedclassic children's books such as Stick Man and Roomon the BroomFeaturing a lively translation of Chantal de Marolles' originaltext by Alison Green, author of Kind Show more