The Dog and the Chicken Thief

A fabulously funny picture book, illustrated by

Axel Scheffler, the superstar illustrator of The Gruffalo

and Zog.Each night, a farmer’s chickens

get gobbled up by a cunning fox. When the farmer has finally

had enough, he decides the culprit must be found - and tasks

his loyal dog with catching the chicken thief.

Poor Dog searches and waits to no avail. And when Dog asks for help,

things just get worse! Pig falls asleep, Sheep is too scared…who

will help Dog catch the thief, and how?

Tuck into this hilarious tale, illustrated by the one and only Axel

Scheffler, written by Chantal de Marolles.

A joyful clash of wits to be enjoyed again and again. Every

spread features gorgeous original artwork by Axel Scheffler

with lots of enjoyable details for families to spot togetherAxel

Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of beloved classic

children’s books such as Stick Man and Room on the

BroomFeaturing a lively translation of Chantal de Marolles’

original text by Alison Green, author of Kind