Horrible Harriet and the Terrible Tantrum

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LEIGH HOBBS: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2016-17

What's green, has three eyes, and lives in a cage by Horrible Harriet's bed
And what happens when it goes missing...

Another extraordinary adventure for Horrible Harriet and you, the lucky reader!
From the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom.

Reviews

If Roald Dahl hadn't had Quentin Blake to illustrate his books, he'd have loved Leigh Hobbs.' --Sydney Morning Herald

"Mr. Chicken samples gelatos and pastas, sees famous ancient structures, and imagines himself a gladiator during a nap (while he's sleeping, tourists queue up to stick their hands in his mouth, la the city's Mouth of Truth). . . . An irreverent tribute to the Italian capital." --Publishers Weekly on Mr Chicken Arriva a Roma

"The wry ink-and-watercolor full-bleed and panel cartoons will likely provoke snorts of laughter." --Publishers Weekly on Fiona the Pig

"Hobbs's pen, gouache, and acrylic illustrations are a John Callahan-esque riot; readers will enjoy finding the telltale signs of Old Tom in each spread. Fans as well as newcomers to the series will love this slightly rude but lovable cat and his sweet but dim owner." --Kirkus Reviews on Old Tom's Holiday

"The uncomplicated text plays straight man to the wacky artwork. There is a quirky childlike quality to the mixed-media cartoons and the characters have angular, exaggerated features.... The humor in this book is sure to appeal to children, especially Harry Allard's fans." School Library Journal on Old Tom's Holiday

Author Bio

Leigh Hobbs works across a wide range of artistic mediums, but is best-known for his children's books featuring Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig, the Freaks in 4F, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken. Old Tom was also a popular TV series, and Leigh has won every major Australian children's choice award. Mr Chicken Goes to Paris was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, is a bestseller at Paris's Louvre Bookshop, was adapted for the stage by NIDA, and was shortlisted for the CBCA Awards - as were Horrible Harriet and Old Tom's Holiday. Horrible Harriet appeared at the Sydney Opera House in 2017. In 2019, Leigh was one of five Australian Legends of Children's Literature featured by Australia Post on a stamp, and in 2016-2017 he was the Australian Children's Laureate.

For a glimpse into Leigh's studio and creative process - and some tips on how to draw his most famous characters - view his 'That's Me' mini-film series at vimeo.com/leighhobbs.