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The story of Chicken Licken

By Jan Ormerod

An acorn sparks panic, but can Chicken Licken’s unusual rescuers trust Foxy Loxy?

lively · funny · playful · traditional

Genres

Animals Humour Fairy Tales

What is The story of Chicken Licken about?

Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling when an acorn lands on his head, so he sets off to warn the king. Along the way, he is joined by Henny Penny, Cocky Locky, Ducky Lucky and Goosey Loosey. But who can they trust when Foxy Loxy offers to lead them to safety? In this lively retelling of a traditional tale, a group of children acts out the story while a curious baby creates an amusing drama of its own.

About the author

Jan Ormerod was a talented author and illustrator from Australia, best known for her gentle and beautifully illustrated picture books. Her most famous book is 'Sunshine', which tells a story without any words. Jan loved drawing and often used her own family as inspiration for her wonderful stories and pictures.

Pages

31 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1985

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