{"product_id":"mr-chicken-all-over-australia-9781761183195","title":"Mr Chicken All Over Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia is full of big things, and Mr Chicken wants to see them all! From picture book maestro and Australian Children's Laureate Leigh Hobbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTABLE BOOK: 2020 CBCA Picture Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED: 2020 Children's Picture Book of the Year, ABIA Awards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustralia 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 ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThings you can do with this book: \u003cbr\u003e- Laugh along with Mr Chicken as he has fun exploring Australia  \u003cbr\u003e- Choose some big things to see on a trip around Australia \u003cbr\u003e- Read real notes from children asking Mr Chicken to visit \u003cbr\u003e- Collect all of Mr Chicken's adventures in the bestselling Mr Chicken series!\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781761183195\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 12 May 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Sydney, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 25(H)x24(L)200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eLeigh Hobbs is the bestselling author of more than 20 books, including the iconic \u003ci\u003eOld Tom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHorrible Harriet \u003c\/i\u003eand the Mr Chicken series. As an artist, he works across a range of mediums, as well as writing and illustrating children's books. \u003ci\u003eMr Chicken goes to Paris \u003c\/i\u003ewas shortlisted for the 2010 Prime Minister's Literary awards and has been a constantly popular title at the Louvre Museum Bookshop in Paris. \u003ci\u003eOld Tom \u003c\/i\u003ehas 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can read more about Leigh at www.leighhobbs.com\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e'\u003ci\u003eMr Chicken All Over Australia\u003c\/i\u003e is a triumph and certain to be as well-loved as other Mr Chicken escapades.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKids Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'Readers will get lots of laughs recognising places known in Australia...Leigh Hobbs' distinctive illustrative style will intrigue and delight all readers.' \u003cb\u003eFran Knight, \u003ci\u003eReadPlus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This is vintage Mr Chicken - silly, enthusiastic, informative and highly entertaining.' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Canberra Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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.' \u003cb\u003eBarbara Braxton, \u003ci\u003eAustralian Teacher Librarian Network\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Leigh Hobbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48997128110297,"sku":"9781761183195","price":16.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781761183195.jpg?v=1784734516","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/mr-chicken-all-over-australia-9781761183195","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}