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A beautiful wordless picture book. When a fox steals a chicken, her friends are determined to rescue her. Rooster, Bear and Rabbit negotiate forests, climb mountains and cross the sea to get her back. But it becomes perfectly clear that chicken and fox love each other, as chicken explains most eloquently-in a book entirely without words.



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"An unusual love story unfolds across visually captivating spreads, with the pictures perfectly capturing every detail of the high drama at the heart of this stunning, wordless story." -- The Guardian (UK)
"It’s like watching a very good short film, full of drama, jokes and unexpected twists." -- The Listener (NZ)

"Author and illustrator Beatrice Rodriguez invites young readers to explore friendships that cross the usual boundaries."

-- The Weekend Sun (NZ)

The Chicken Thief

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    A Hardback by Beatrice Rodriguez

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      Publisher: Gecko Press
      Publication Date: 01/03/2009
      ISBN13: 9781877467318, 978-1877467318
      ISBN10: 1877467316
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A beautiful wordless picture book. When a fox steals a chicken, her friends are determined to rescue her. Rooster, Bear and Rabbit negotiate forests, climb mountains and cross the sea to get her back. But it becomes perfectly clear that chicken and fox love each other, as chicken explains most eloquently-in a book entirely without words.



      Trade Review
      "An unusual love story unfolds across visually captivating spreads, with the pictures perfectly capturing every detail of the high drama at the heart of this stunning, wordless story." -- The Guardian (UK)
      "It’s like watching a very good short film, full of drama, jokes and unexpected twists." -- The Listener (NZ)

      "Author and illustrator Beatrice Rodriguez invites young readers to explore friendships that cross the usual boundaries."

      -- The Weekend Sun (NZ)

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