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Rachel Emily is an author, poet and songwriter, who has written and produced UK number ones and US platinum-selling singles. Her books for children encourage curiosity, imagination, gentleness and empathy in readers of all ages. Jenny Peckles is Rachel's third picture book, following Says Who, also illustrated by Paul Delaney, and In You I See, illustrated by Jodie Howard. She lives in Oxfordshire.
Paul Delaney is a graphic designer, printmaker and founder of an award-winning design studio. He has always had a passion for picture books and, in 2021, graduated with a masters in Illustration. Jenny Peckles is Paul’s third picture book for young children. He lives in Ireland.
<p>“A glorious riot of eggstravant claims and subverted expectations” <strong><em>– The Guardian</em></strong></p>
<p>“a book that flows wonderfully well and will bear repeating not just once or twice but over and over again … [the] illustrations show the hens to perfection, with the facial expressions in some of the pictures being well worth the price on the back cover on their own.” <strong><em>– World’s Smallest Library</em></strong></p>
<p>"I particularly loved how the reader feels part of the story and chaos. A brilliantly written and designed book.” <strong><em>– My Shelves Are Full</em></strong></p>
<p>“A zany and fun read aloud … wonderfully different, this book will suit children and adults with a good sense of the ridiculous.” <strong><em>– Irish Independent</em></strong></p>
<p>“Hilarious wordplay makes <em>Jenny Peckles Lays Eggs with Speckles </em>perfect for a class read aloud” <strong><em>– Scope for Imagination</em></strong></p>
Join Jenny Peckles and her chicken friends for a wild, rhyming adventure – perfect for fans of Hairy Maclary and Oi Frog!
Jenny Peckles lays eggs with speckles.
Featherly Botts lays eggs with spots.
Sally McSquawk lays eggs that can TALK?!
Hang on a minute …
Down on Old Worrall’s Farm, the hens are laying their eggs … and FAKING spots, stripes, sparkles and speckles. Why? Because they all want to BE IN THIS BOOK!
But it turns out spots, speckles and talking eggs aren’t what makes these chickens special. For this bunch of intrepid chickens, real life is FAR more exciting …
SHORTLISTED! Oxfordshire Book Awards – Picture Book category
LONGLISTED! West Sussex Picture Books to Shout About! Award
Join Jenny Peckles and her chicken friends for a wild, rhyming adventure – perfect for fans of Hairy Maclary and Oi Frog!
A hilariously funny illustrated children’s picture book new for 2025!
A hilariously funny illustrated children’s picture book new for 2025!
• The year’s funniest, most exuberant picture book – will give Chicken Run a run for its money!
• Packed with rhyme and wordplay, perfect for fans of Oi Frog – and reminiscent of the beloved character-led classic Hairy Maclary.
• Illustrated with style and humour by rising-star illustrator Paul Delaney
Competition: old macdonald had a farm;mavis;the; bravest;henny penny;chicken licken;littest yak;what the ladybird heard;baddies;. lu fraser;sarah warburton;kate hindley;julia donaldson;axel scheffler;lydia monks
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Rachel Emily is an author, poet and songwriter, who has written and produced UK number ones and US platinum-selling singles. Her books for children encourage curiosity, imagination, gentleness and empathy in readers of all ages. Jenny Peckles is Rachel's third picture book, following Says Who, also illustrated by Paul Delaney, and In You I See, illustrated by Jodie Howard. She lives in Oxfordshire.
Paul Delaney is a graphic designer, printmaker and founder of an award-winning design studio. He has always had a passion for picture books and, in 2021, graduated with a masters in Illustration. Jenny Peckles is Paul’s third picture book for young children. He lives in Ireland.