Chicken Thief, The

Description: In this suspenseful adventure, Fox steals Chicken, having an afternoon in the garden with friends. Rooster, Bear and Rabbit negotiate forests, climb mountains and cross the sea to rescue Chicken. Bear even becomes a raft! But Fox is not the villain everyone believes."There was no need to rescue me,"Chicken explains eloquently-in this bestselling book entirely without words. The Chicken Thief challenges assumptions and prejudices, in a great and funny tale of friendship. Review: "An unusual love story unfolds across visually captivating spreads, with the pictures perfectly capturing every detail of the high drama at the heart of this stunning, wordless story." -- The Guardian (UK) "It's like watching a very good short film, full of drama, jokes and unexpected twists." -- The Listener (NZ) "Author and illustrator Beatrice Rodriguez invites young readers to explore friendships that cross the usual boundaries." -- The Weekend Sun (NZ) Author Biography: Beatrice Rodriguez studied at the Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg. She has since pursued a successful career as a freelance illustrator. She lives in France. Beatrice Rodriguez studied at the Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg. She has since pursued a successful career as a freelance illustrator. She lives in France.