Australia is full of big things, and Mr Chicken wants to see them all! From picture book maestro and Australian Children's Laureate Leigh Hobbs.

NOTABLE BOOK: 2020 CBCA Picture Book of the Year
SHORTLISTED: 2020 Children's Picture Book of the Year, ABIA Awards

Australia is big, but so is Mr Chicken. He can't wait to go everywhere, see everything and meet everyone. Luckily, a helpful marsupial from Tourist Information helps Mr Chicken organise his hectic itinerary ...

Things you can do with this book:
- Laugh along with Mr Chicken as he has fun exploring Australia
- Choose some big things to see on a trip around Australia
- Read real notes from children asking Mr Chicken to visit
- Collect all of Mr Chicken's adventures in the bestselling Mr Chicken series!

Details

ISBN13: 9781761183195
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 32
Edition:
Publication Date: 12 May 2026
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication City, Country: Sydney, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 25(H)x24(L)200
Weight (gm): 200

Author Biography

Leigh Hobbs is the bestselling author of more than 20 books, including the iconic Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and the Mr Chicken series. As an artist, he works across a range of mediums, as well as writing and illustrating children's books. Mr Chicken goes to Paris was shortlisted for the 2010 Prime Minister's Literary awards and has been a constantly popular title at the Louvre Museum Bookshop in Paris. Old Tom has been adapted into an extremely popular ABC TV series. Leigh Hobbs was the Australian Children's Laureate for 2016-17. Leigh was honoured by Australia Post in 2019 with his own 'Australian Legend' postage stamp featuring his portrait together with Mr Chicken. His subversive humour has delighted children for over three decades.


You can read more about Leigh at www.leighhobbs.com

Reviews

'Mr Chicken All Over Australia is a triumph and certain to be as well-loved as other Mr Chicken escapades.' Kids Book Review

'Readers will get lots of laughs recognising places known in Australia...Leigh Hobbs' distinctive illustrative style will intrigue and delight all readers.' Fran Knight, ReadPlus

'This is vintage Mr Chicken - silly, enthusiastic, informative and highly entertaining.' The Canberra Times

'This book screams out to be the start of an exploration of this great country for young readers...The possibilities are endless. A must for any collection.' Barbara Braxton, Australian Teacher Librarian Network