Mr Chicken Arriva a Roma
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
Welcome to Rome,' says Mr Chicken's guide, Federica.
'Climb aboard my Vespa and hold on to your hat.'
Mr Chicken's childhood dream is about to begin...
Another triumph from the Australian Children's Laureate, acclaimed creator of Mr Chicken Goes to Paris and Mr Chicken Lands on London.
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Mr. Chicken, a giant birdlike creature with large fangs and a no-nonsense glare, fulfills his dream of visiting Rome in his third picture book. With a woman named Federica as his guide, Mr. Chicken samples gelatos and pastas, sees famous ancient structures, and imagines himself a gladiator during a nap (while he's sleeping, tourists queue up to stick their hands in his mouth, la the city's Mouth of Truth). Hobbs, Australia's current Children's Laureate, delivers an irreverent tribute to the Italian capital. While Rome is the Eternal City, this story is entirely contemporary: the throngs of visitors, including Mr. Chicken, are glued to their smartphones in almost every scene. Ages 4 8.
