Leigh Hobbs
Leigh Hobbs is an Australian artist and author. He is best known in Australia and the United Kingdom for the humorous children’s books which he has written and illustrated. His books mostly feature the characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken, and characters from the 4F for FREAKS books.
You can visit Leigh Hobb's website below
Come inside Old Tom and Mr Chicken H.Q. to meet Australian Children's Laureate (2016-17), Leigh Hobbs.....
Leigh Hobbs has been recognised as an Australian Post Australian Legend. In his stories, Hobbs uses words and pictures in an idiosyncratic fashion, with the words saying one thing and the pictures something else.
Activity
Watch Leigh Hobbs draw Old Tom, then have a go at drawing Old Tom yourself!
Watch Leigh Hobbs draw Old Tom, then have a go at drawing Old Tom yourself!
Listen to Mr Chicken Lands on London by Leigh Hobbs: