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Chicken Licken

Name: Chicken Licken
ISBN: 9780192790910

By Ian Beck

Is the sky truly falling, or has a cunning fox hatched a surprising plan?

vivid charming engaging

Genres

Fairy Tales Classics

What is Chicken Licken about?

When an acorn falls on Chicken Licken's head, he believes the sky is falling and sets off to warn the king. Along the way, he gathers a group of friends, each equally alarmed. Their journey is filled with excitement and suspense, especially when they encounter the cunning Foxy Loxy. Ian Beck's vibrant illustrations bring this classic tale to life, offering young readers a delightful and engaging experience.

About the author

Ian Beck is a much-loved British author and illustrator. He is best known for illustrating the classic book 'The Owl and the Pussycat' and writing the popular 'Tom Trueheart' adventure stories. Ian’s wonderful drawings and imaginative tales have delighted children for many years. He enjoys creating magical worlds with words and pictures.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2003

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