Meet Leigh Hobbs, Australian Children's Laureate 2016 and 2017.

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Meet Leigh Hobbs, Australian Children's Laureate 2016 and 2017.
17th Nov '16 @

You are invited to meet Leigh Hobbs, Australian Children's Laureate for 2016 and 2017 when he visits to celebrate his new book Mr Chicken Arriva A Roma.

Mr Chicken has been to Paris and London, but his taste for travel is insatiable - now it's time to visit Rome, a city of ancient wonders and delicious things to eat.

'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 acclaimed creator of Mr Chicken Goes to Paris and Mr Chicken Lands on London.

Join us for stories and drawings with Leigh Hobbs, at 4pm on Thursday November 17th, at Berkelouw Books.

Bookings are essential and can be made online by following this link or by phone on 9560 3200.

Cost is $ 5.00.

Ticket holders are entitled to 10% discount on all Leigh Hobbs books on the day.

About the author:

Leigh Hobbs works across a wide range of artistic mediums, but is best known for his children's books featuring Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig, the Freaks of 4F, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken. Old Tom is also a popular TV series, and Leigh has won every major Australian children's choice award. Mr Chicken Goes to Paris was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, is a bestseller at Paris's Louvre Bookshop, was adapted for the stage by NIDA, and was shortlisted for the CBCA Awards - as were Horrible Harriet and Old Tom's Holiday. Since childhood, Leigh's had a passion for art, architecture, classical music, English history, and he loves London, Paris and Rome as much as his beloved character Mr Chicken.