Books with author Pat Hutchins

Three fun-packed plays for children. In I’m the King of theCastle!, King Boris and King Morris have to take it in turns to sit on the throne and rule over their kingdom. One day it’s archery and spaghetti bolognese, the next it’s fencing and steak and kidney pie. But the queens and princesses are getting pretty fed up with all the arguing between the brothers, so along with the Jester they concoct a plan to bring back harmony to the royal castle.Sam S mith is a reporter with a knack for busting crime, but now he has to foil the plans of gangster Johnny O and rescue nightclub singer Roxie Hart along the way.Thomas Mead doesn’t think he needs to learn how to read,so when his classmates are learning he refuses to join in. Butduring one hectic day of adventures and accidents he finds out just how helpful – or harmful – words can be.

Everybody's favorite monster is having a birthday! The party guests have arrived and are ready for a day of birthday fun, but Billy is having a hard time sharing his new things. He can jump rope and throw his ball all by himself, right? And when sister Hazel gives him a box of games, well, he can play those by himself, too -- or can he? A hilarious visit with Pat Hutchin's irrepressible monster who learns that sometimes sharing can be hard -- but also lots of fun. Happy Birthday, Billy!

Rosie has lost her baby chick. She looks under the hen house. She looks behind the wheelbarrow. But little baby chick isn't there. But watch out Rosie - there's someone following you, and it's not just your baby chick!The funny sequel to the much-loved and bestselling Rosie's Walk, with the same element of danger and surprise that children so enjoy.

It's a lovely day for a picnic so Hen picks some berries, Goose picks some apples and Duck picks some pears then the three friends set off to look for the perfect spot to enjoy their feast. But young readers will quickly discover that the three friends aren't the only ones who are hungry. A mouse, a squirrel and a rabbit all help themselves to the food and by the time the friends sit down to eat, the basket is empty. As the picnic basket gets lighter and lighter, readers will be laughing harder and harder.