Set against stunning illustrations of a beautiful farming background, Henry and the Fox is a book about being brave.
Henry’s a cowardly cockerel who can’t even say boo to a goose. One day, he decides to change his ways: Henry and his friend Buffy the bantam devise a clever plan which will make it look as if Henry is brave enough to see off the fox. Several mishaps later, Henry finds that he really does save the hen from the fox .
Now he can cock-a-doodle doo to his heart’s content!
Cockerels are usually bossy and self-important, but not Henry. Henry is a cowardly cockerel who won't even say 'poo!' to a piglet, and his crowing is awful. Henry's friend - Buffy Bantam has come up with a plan. The pair set out to convince the other hens that Henry is a brave hero. Will Henry manage to conquer his fears and save the day?
Chris Wormell is one of Britain’s most celebrated author-illustrators and print makers. Known for his instantly recognisable style, Chris is the acclaimed illustrator of the iconic covers for Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust – Volume One and the award-winning H is for Hawk, as well as the creator of a host of picture books, including the bestselling George and the Dragon and One Smart Fish. He has won a number of literary awards including the Bologna Ragazza Prize, a Nestle Smarties Award and a Booktrust Early Years Award. His artwork has also featured in advertising campaigns for Jaguar, Marks and Spencer, The Natural History Museum, the Royal Opera House and Adnams beer amongst others.
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