Katherine Battersby

Photograph by John W. MacDonald

About The Author

Katherine Battersby is the critically acclaimed children’s author and illustrator of a number of children’s books, including the Cranky Chicken series, Perfect Pigeons, and Squish Rabbit, a CBC Children’s Choice Book. Her books have received glowing reviews in The New York Times and starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and have been shortlisted for numerous Australian awards. Visit her at KatherineBattersby.com.

Books by Katherine Battersby

Candy Queen

A Cranky Chicken Book 5

By Katherine Battersby
Illustrated by Katherine Battersby
Book #5
Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm are back in another sweetly silly graphic chapter book as the two friends banish a case of the flu, face an extra-spooky Halloween, and enjoy a wintry cabin getaway—sure to be beloved by fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys!
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The Cranky-Verse

A Cranky Chicken Book 4

By Katherine Battersby
Illustrated by Katherine Battersby
Book #4
Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm return in this hilarious and heartwarming graphic chapter book where they navigate friendship, caring for each other, a cranky injury, and a fun camping adventure—sure to be beloved by fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys!
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