Gladys the chicken must be magic. After all, for everyone who encounters her, a wish is granted. The Shepherd Boy wishes to be beautiful, the Brave Swordsman wishes to join the Royal Guard, the Purple Pooh-bah wishes for his only daughter to be happy, and the Learned Princess wishes to escape the palace. And one by one, each of these wishes comes true. But... is Gladys really magic? Or is everyone making their own fortune? Either way, it adds up to one heck of an adventure for a chicken named Gladys.
Blending a classic storybook feel with a thoroughly modern sense of humor, this side-splitting read aloud from the mega-bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos and the mega-bestselling illustrator of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors is perfect for anyone who wishes to see magic in the world — even if they are only looking at a chicken.
"Gladys is spoiled, stolen, gifted, and bartered, until she finds her unlikely way home. Maybe Gladys is magical, maybe not, but either way, there’s no doubt that few chickens have led such an exciting life as she! Written with a cheeky tone, this offbeat story puts a modern spin on exaggerated archetypal characters known only by their capitalized titles, including a Traveling Merchant, the Brave Swordsman, the Learned Princess, and the Fearsome Pirate.... Flamboyant illustrations, unexpected adventures, and larger-than-life characters anchor this zany read-aloud." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Adam Rubin |
Illustrator | Adam Rex |
ISBN | 0593325605 |
Publication Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |