Book Author & Illustrator Melinda Szymanik & Lael Chisholm
Rights Available: World excl. NZ
Fred the Rooster seems to have lost interest in farm life. Every day, without fail, he runs away. But what is he searching for?
Fred shouldn’t have anything to complain about. The Kāhui family farm where he lives has plenty of other animals for company, and the garden with basil and mint – Fred’s favourites – is plentiful. And yet he keeps escaping. One day, Junior Kāhui follows Fred to figure out why the rooster keeps fleeing the farm. Suddenly all becomes clear – it’s all about the chance to go for a drive. Fred is a petrolhead!
About the Author
Melinda Syzmanik is an award-winning writer of novels, poetry, short stories and picture books for young people. Her most recent titles are Lucy and the Dark (Puffin [Penguin RH], 2023) and Sun Shower (Scholastic, 2023).
About the Illustrator
Lael Chisholm is a picture book illustrator best known for illustrating Heather Haylock’s Granny McFlitter series. In 2017, she became the youngest person to the win the Storylines Gavin Bishop award for illustrating Granny McFlitter, the Champion Knitter.
Publisher
Bateman Books
Extent
32pp, 4c x 4c, paperback with matt lam and spot UV
Format
280 x 210mm
Binding
Paperback
Category
Children’s
Genre
Picture Book
Publication Date
October 2026
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