Pardon Mrs Arden, There's a CHICKEN in Your Garden: A read-aloud rhyming book from a New York Times bestselling author

By Victoria Twead

When Mrs Arden steps into her sunny garden one morning, she's in for a BIG surprise. A cheeky chicken has escaped into her rows of beans and peas!

Join Mrs Arden as she chases the naughty chicken around the garden, past the pond, and through the vegetable patch. Will she ever catch her? And what will she find when bedtime comes and the house is quiet?

With bouncy, rhyming text, hidden surprises on every page (see if YOU can spot the chicken!), and bright, colourful illustrations that capture the fun of a country garden, this delightful book is perfect for:

- Read-aloud storytime with toddlers and preschoolers

- Early readers beginning to enjoy rhyming stories

- Animal lovers and little gardeners everywhere

Written by New York Times bestselling author Victoria Twead, this warm and whimsical picture book will have children giggling and joining in with every "cluck-cluck!"

Perfect for fans of Julia Donaldson, Mem Fox, and anyone who loves a cheeky chicken adventure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1922476900
• ISBN13: 9781922476906
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Ant Press
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 1 to 5 years