Perfect for reading aloud and full of deliciously vibrant artwork, the story of Heidi the Hen's birthday is told as a lively twist on two well-loved tales: The Gingerbread Man and The Little Red HenWhen Heidi the Hen bakes a tasty birthday cake, she's in for a BIG surprise! Suddenly, the cake jumps down from the table, races out of the door, and disappears down the street. Soon the whole town is hot on the trail of the tasty treat. Will the runaway cake escape the jaws of a crafty crocodile, a hungry hat-selling monkey, and everyone else? Will Heidi ever get a bite of her cake? Kids will love the whole host of colorful characters who rush after the mischievous runaway cake, and will laugh as new characters join in the fun in a fast-paced picture book chase.
Malachy was born in Ireland, went to college in England, brought up his children in Wales and has now returned to Ireland, where he lives on a tiny island off the coast of County Donegal.
After spells in advertising and as a special needs teacher, Malachy turned to writing children's books. He has now had over 70 published and has won many prizes, including the Parent's Choice Gold Award and the Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award (for 'Tales from Old Ireland'), the Nestle Children's Book Silver Award (for 'The Dancing Tiger'), the Tir na nOg Award (for 'Georgie') and the English Association Award (for 'Cow').
