Honey the Hen

A young girl and her pet chicken share a heartwarming and unbreakable friendship, cherishing their time together.

Mikaela lives a wholesome life with her family. Devoted to the care of her animals, she forges a close bond with the adorable Honey, a hen who is always happy to see her. But when Honey gets sick, Mikaela’s world is thrown into turmoil. An inspiring story about friendship, compassion, and overcoming grief that features delicate and contemplative illustrations. Honey the Hen will touch readers with its themes of loyalty, devotion, and dealing with loss.
 

• A tender and thoughtful story that teaches readers the importance of responsible pet ownership and friendship.
• Explores ways to deal with loss and how to cope in times of sadness.
• Delicate and expressive illustrations that perfectly compliment the themes of friendship and loss.

Debut children’s author Jona Eselaye David resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her family (including two dogs, nine hens, five ducks, and one rooster—but who’s counting?!) Jona has a background in applied bioscience and currently works as a senior advisor within the higher education sector. Honey the Hen marks her first venture into the realm of children’s writing and was inspired by her beloved daughter Mikaela and her treasured hen, Honey. 

Alice Jago is a self-taught children’s illustrator, who lives in Cornwall, England. She spent her childhood writing stories and drawing characters and rediscovered her love of picture books after having children of her own.

 

ISBN ：978-1-76036-242-3

Release Date ：June 2025

RRP ： $24.99 AUD

Age range：5 years and up

Binding ：Hardback

Trim Size ：210mm in H |255mm in W

Extent ：32 pages | Four-colour Interior

Imprint ：Starfish Bay Children's Books

Categories ：Children's Picture Books