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Now You Are a Chicken

by Andrew McDonald

A spell that invites readers into the joke

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A spell that invites readers into the joke

A cheerful wizard claims a few magic words can turn the reader into a chicken, while a begrudging chicken is on hand to challenge the proceedings. The setup makes the act of reading part of the story: the wizard addresses the audience directly, and the book’s central question is whether the transformation can really work. Its humor comes from that playful exchange between reader, wizard, and chicken, framed as an interactive picture-book adventure.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children who enjoy humorous picture books and playful surprises
  • Families seeking a story to share aloud and revisit
  • Teachers and librarians looking for an interactive read-aloud

Themes

Interactive storytellingImagination and make-believeHumor

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Book overview

'WELCOME to the only book that turns you into a CHICKEN. I'll just wiggle my fingers and say the magic words ...'

'WAIT!!!'

From the creators of hilarious series Twig Friends and the bestselling Real Pigeons comes this hilarious, interactive and totally transformational picture book that will turn readers into chickens!

Helped along by a cheerful wizard and a begrudging chicken, readers young and old will be endlessly entertained by this fourth-wall-breaking, delightfully irreverent story. There's a surprise around every corner! Can the wizard REALLY turn you into a chicken just by saying the magic words? What if you don't believe in the spell? And who will do an egg

Perfect for:

  • Kids aged 2-6
  • Families looking for an irresistibly funny story to read and re-read with their chickens children
  • Teachers and librarians seeking an interactive story that kids will love
  • Fans of engaging stories like The Monster at the End of This Book and Do Not Open This Book
WARNING: Stock up on chicken feed and egg cartons before reading this book.
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