Gladys the Magic Chicken

Written by Adam Rubin & illustrated by Adam Rex

Hardcover

$18.99

$17.66

3 - 7

Reading age

Page count

AD900L

Lexile measure

Oct 26, 2021

Publication date

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What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

From the mega-bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos and the mega-bestselling illustrator of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, comes this hilarious new picture book about an irresistible chicken who unexpectedly finds herself on an epic journey during Ancient Times. 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 is perfect for anyone who wishes to see magic in the world–even if they are only looking at a chicken.

What Kind of Book is Gladys the Magic Chicken

Topics

birds chickens wishes magic luck

Genres

action and adventure funny and humorous fiction

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The Creatives Behind the Book

Author

Adam Rubin

Adam Rubin is the New York Times best-selling author of a half dozen critically-acclaimed picture books including Robo-Sauce and Dragons Love Tacos. He spent ten years working as a creative director in the advertising industry before leaving his day job to write full time. Adam has a keen interest in improv comedy, camping and magic tricks. He lives in New York City.

Illustrator

Adam Rex

Adam Rex is the illustrator of Amy Timberlake’s The Dirty Cowboy and Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-Comin’! by Jill Esbaum. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.