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.
• Expand the reach of this story with Teacher Notes, featuring discussion prompts and fun activities for children.

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.

RRP: $24.99

Format: Hardback

ISBN: 978-1-76036-242-3

World rights available, except for Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK and the US.