What Is a Peachick

(Hardback)

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Ive heard of a chickpea.

Ive had those for lunch.

Is a peachick the same

Is it something you munch

Come on a hilarious adventure with these weird and zany creatures, from the author and illustrator ofStanding on One Leg Is Hard

Reviews

the perfectly topsy-turvy text is accompanied by bright and dynamic illustrations that will keep readers engaged and turning pages as they hunt down the answer

-- Children's Books Ireland Annual Reading Guide 2024

I love this one An offbeat, left-field, unique little book

-- Sinead O'Hart

This zany book does exactly what it says on the (pea) tin! Inquisitively and mischievously, it poses the question, what is a peachick Using sound logic and clever wordplay, one little girl tries to get to the bottom of it. If peachicks exist then surely celery chicks, cake chicks, shoe chicks and more must exist too The perfectly topsy turvy text is accompanied by bright and dynamic illustrations that will keep readers engaged and turning pages as they search for the answer. (Age 24)

-- RTEjr Book Club

In this playful and whimsical picture book, young readers are invited on a hilarious adventure as a curious girl tries to figure out what exactly a peachick is. The author-illustrator team behind Standing on One Leg Is Hard delivers another clever, light-hearted tale thats sure to entertain. The illustrations, bright and cartoonish, follow the girl's wild imagination as she explores different possibilities, from animals to foods, that might have "chicks" in their names. The vibrancy of the artwork is sure to engage young readers, with bold colours and expressive characters bringing the girls silly ideas to life. Each page bursts with energy, making it a visual treat thats easy for little ones to follow. The text is filled with clever wordplay and humorous language, making the rhyming story flow smoothly The book's simplicity, combined with its bright illustrations and witty language, make it an excellent choice for young readers This is a delightful, easy-to-read book that invites children to laugh and explore the world of language and imagination

-- Read & Reviews

With a fantastic use of rhythm and wordplay, McGann and McFarland reunite after the success of Standing on One Leg is Hard with another entertaining picturebook

-- Irish Examiner

A delightfully silly and funny look at the world of the peachick, ideal for reading aloud. Ive heard of a chickpea. Ive had those for lunch. Is a peachick the same Do you have it for brunch This mostly rhyming picture book has bright, eye-catching illustrations that will appeal to younger children

-- Irish Independent

What is a peachick The question but even more the various answers posited in this book will fascinate and entertain young children. Maybe, suggests the young narrator, who makes her appearance on the second spread, its a chick that grows in a pod, like a pea Or perhaps its like a chickpea, which makes her wonder whether other vegetables could have chicks too celery, carrots, runner beans Its a lovely example of taking an idea for a walk and exercising the imagination. Erika McGanns text offers lots of opportunities for fun and playful moments, and Clive McFarland takes full advantage of these in his bright, characterful illustrations. I particularly like the running runner bean chick and the fierce dragon fruit chick. The story is also a great way to introduce children to new vocabulary

-- Books for Keeps Book of the Week

a delightful story that explores a young child's curiosity about the word peachick' Filled with rhythm and rhyme, Erika McGann's lively text encourages creative thinking while Clive McFarland's bright and bold illustrations capture young readers' imaginations. This beautiful picture book is perfect for young readers aged three years and up, and is a great vehicle for expanding vocabulary

-- Irish Farmers Journal's Gift Guide

an incredibly clever thought experiment that will have readers turning the pages again and again to see every one of Clive McFarlands imaginative illustrations

-- Sunday Times Ireland

Author Bio

Erika McGann grew up in Drogheda, County Louth, and now lives in Dublin. She is the author of many books includingThe Demon Notebook(winner of the Waverton Good Read Childrens Award), the Cass and the Bubble Street Gang series and Tabitha Plimtock and the Edge of the World. Her picture books include theWhere Are You, Pufflingstories(illustrated by Gerry Daly) andStanding On One Leg Is Hard and What is a Peachick(illustrated by Clive McFarland). Clive was raised in County Tyrone before studying art in Derry and Liverpool. His first and second picture books were both shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awardsand One Leaf, Two Leaves, Count with Me! was chosen for Dolly Partons Imagination Library. Clives clients include HarperCollins, Penguin US, Templar, Froebel, and Marks & Spencer. He lives in Northern Ireland. His first picture book with O'Brien Press wasStanding On One Leg is Hard.