The chickens are in danger again, for Fast Fox is having a barbecue. Mother Hen discovers that her chickens are missing, and Slow Dog smells the cooking and follows his nose to the woods. Mother Hen reaches the barbecue first, but is grabbed by Fast Fox. Will Slow Dog save the day?

 

This is number 5 in Fast Fox, Slow Dog .

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2000 by Penguin Books Ltd .

Andre Amstutz studied art and design at Brighton School of Art and worked in animation as well as advertising. He illustrated several children's books including the Fast Fox, Slow Dog series, some of the Happy Families titles and Monkey Do (Walker). Allan Ahlberg is the author of nuemrous award-winning and popular children's books, including the HAPPY FAMILIES series and PLEASE MRS BUTLER, a book of school poems. Mark Williams is one of the stars of the BBC's THE FAST SHOW.