By Atinuke (author) , Angela Brooksbank (illustrator)
"Fast, brave Lami has to learn to do quick thinking, not quick running, if she wants to be the best chicken catcher in the village!"
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Told with great humour by Nigerian storyteller, Atinuke, this story of the headstrong, impetuous Lami will strike a chord with all children.
The gentle message - to use quick thinking not just quick running - gives an incredibly satisfying ending, while Angela Brooksbank's beautiful artwork captures the energy and the beauty of the West African setting perfectly.
Lami loves chickens. She's the best chicken catcher in the village. She's fast, she's brave and she always catches that chicken.
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Until the day she chases one up the baobab tree, slips ... and falls. How can she catch chickens with a sore ankle? Could there be another way to catch that chicken?
Praise for B is for Baby:
This is a clever and unusual book, with beautiful illustrations and a fun story that little children will delight in following. Atinuke's books are always a feast for senses, showcasing the beauty of the author's home. They make a great addition to any classroom, nursery and home. - Booktrust
Who needs a whole alphabet when one letter can tell a story as entertaining as this one ...an appealing package of rhythmic repetition and vibrant images - New York Times Book Review
Praise for Baby Goes to Market:
This is a gorgeous picturebook crammed with detail and a delightful thing to share with children. - School Librarian
Atinuke is a Nigerian-born author who started her career as an oral storyteller of tales from the African continent. She draws on her recent Yoruba ancestry and her life in West Wales to write stories of contemporary life in Nigeria and in Wales. She is the author of the bestselling Anna Hibiscus series. This is her first venture into non-fiction.
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Lami loves chickens. She's the best chicken catcher in the village.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Catch That Chicken! and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Catch That Chicken! features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Paperback, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Catch That Chicken! was written by Atinuke and published by Walker Books Ltd
Catch That Chicken! has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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