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Where did Leigh Hobbs grow up?
Born in Melbourne in 1953, Leigh Hobbs grew up in a country town called Bairnsdale. From early childhood he had two burning ambitions, one was to be an artist, the other was to ‘go to England’ – as soon as possible.
Where does Mr Chicken live?
Since then, Mr Chicken – a globetrotting chook rendered in butter-yellow gouache – has become the most popular creation of the award-winning children’s book author, spawning sequels such as Mr Chicken Goes to Paris, and Mr Chicken Lands on London.
Where was Leigh Hobbs?
Leigh Hobbs was born in Williamstown in Victoria, Australia and grew up in the town of Bairnsdale.
Where did Leigh Hobbs grow up in Australia?
Leigh Hobbs was born in Williamstown in Victoria, Australia and grew up in the town of Bairnsdale. After graduating from Caulfield Institute of Technology art school (now Monash University) in 1973, he was employed as an artist at Sydney’s Luna Park, an amusement park located adjacent to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Where did Leigh Hobbs go to art school?
After graduating from Caulfield Institute of Technology art school (now Monash University) in 1973, he was employed as an artist at Sydney’s Luna Park, an amusement park located adjacent to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Who are the characters in Leigh Hobbs books?
He is best known in Australia and the United Kingdom for the humorous children’s books which he has written and illustrated, although he has produced works across a wide range of mediums. His books principally feature the characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken, and characters from the 4F for FREAKS books.
Who is the owner of Old Tom in Leigh Hobbs?
Old Tom’s ‘owner’ a prim matron like character called Angela Throgmorton thinks of Old Tom as her ‘son’ and the stories revolve around her efforts to socialise this creature who is in fact like a seven-year-old boy trying to break free of a mothers constraints.