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A story about childhood friendships, anticipation, and the magic moments that arise while you're waiting for something else to happen.Every year a young boy stays in the same cabin at the beach with his family. And every year his friend Chicken Smith stays in the next cabin over. But this year, something's different: Chicken Smith hasn't shown up yet. The boy's little sister, MaryAnn, keeps trying to get his attention, but he's too busy remembering all of his adventures with Chicken Smith - and thinking about everything they're going to do this summer. Is Chicken ever going to show up? And just what has MaryAnn been yelling about? David Mackintosh's ode to small summer wonders will make readers of all ages open their eyes to the quick, blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments happening all around them.
About the Author
David Mackintosh is a graphic designer and illustrator. He was commissioned to illustrate his first book (the Emperor's New Clothes) in his final year of university. He has gone on to work as a designer and art director in publishing, advertising and TV production, working with some of the most celebrated names in children's publishing. Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School (shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011) and The Frank Show (USBBY Outstanding International Book 2013 and Longlisted for Kate Greenaway Prize) were first of four picture books written and illustrated for HarperCollins UK, followed by Standing In for Lincoln Green (shortlisted for The Western Writers of America Spur Award) , LUCKY (Shortlisted for a Queensland Literary Award, 2015) , What's Up MuMu? and There's a Bug On My Arm That Won't Let Go is out now in hardback. In the US, David's books are published by Abrams Books and Candlewick Press. His latest picture book Waiting for Chicken Smith looks at memory, tradition and change (with a whale in it) .David lives in London, UK, and likes to visit cities, being read to and riding his bicycle. He is currently working on a picture book about the sunny side of the moon.www.profuselyillustrated.com