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Katherine Battersby

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Children's Books, Graphic Novels

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Katherine is the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of twelve children’s books, including Trouble, Perfect Pigeons and the popular Cranky Chicken series, which have been published around the world. Her books have received glowing reviews in The New York Times, starred Kirkus reviews and have been shortlisted for numerous awards. She is regularly booked to speak in schools, libraries and at festivals and she is a passionate advocate for literacy and the arts. She grew up in Australia and lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her poet, their book obsessed toddler and a wonderfully ridiculous dog.

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	Cranky Chicken (Cranky Chicken #1) 4.18 avg rating — 810 ratings — published 2021 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Squish Rabbit 3.74 avg rating — 602 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trouble 3.90 avg rating — 352 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Perfect Pigeons 3.89 avg rating — 312 ratings — published 2020 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Brave Squish Rabbit 3.71 avg rating — 299 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Party Animals (Cranky Chicken #2) 4.22 avg rating — 236 ratings — published 2022 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Crankosaurus (Cranky Chicken #3) 4.10 avg rating — 151 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Cranky-Verse (Cranky Chicken #4) 4.03 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Little Wing 4.14 avg rating — 21 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Squish Rabbit's Pet 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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2016 Australian Book Tour

I am now just weeks away from my first trip back to Australia in over two years. While down under I’ll be launching my latest book, Little Wing(at Riverbend Books), as well as visiting many amazing schools, public libraries and various literary festivals. I’m so looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting lots of little readers!

Unfortunately I won’t be running any workshops for adult writers t

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message 4: by Katherine

Mar 28, 2012 02:41AM

Dimity wrote: "Hi Katherine, Terrific to have such a lovely bunny in the burrow! Welcome. Glad to hear your Melbourne launch went so well. Cheers Dimity"

Hey Dim! Love the way you've decorated the burrow. Squish and I feel very welcomed. Hope the writing is going well x

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message 3: by Katherine

Mar 28, 2012 02:41AM

Jeffery wrote: "Hi Katherine, how is life going for you and Squish?"

Great, Jeffery! Both Squish and I are working hard :) How about you? How's the writing and illustrating going?

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message 2: by Jeffery

Mar 13, 2012 01:19AM