Books written by Katherine Battersby

Cranky Chicken: A Cranky Chicken Book 1

Cranky Chicken is, well, cranky. With one cranky eyebrow, cranky eyes, and even cranky, scratchy feet. But then one day, Cranky meets a very friendly worm named Speedy who wants nothing more than to be friends.
Trouble

A squirrel sees nothing but trouble in a bear newcomer who has terrible teeth, knife-like claws, and an oversized appetite, while her pet mouse perceives a new neighbor who is just trying to be friendly.
Party Animals: A Cranky Chicken Book 2

But first, something is missing. .. . So, what's How about .. . next, party animal? 56 the chicken dance? YES! Let the party begin! 57 9781534470217text.indd 56 9781534470217text.indd 56 12/22/21 10:28 AM 12/22/21 10:28 AM.
Squish Rabbit

Sometimes Squish is hard to hear . . . or see. (Which is how he got his name.) And no one notices him. But Squish notices things- especially when someone is about to get into trouble and needs help. Here is little Squish's BIG chance.
Brave Squish Rabbit

With playful text and adorable illustrations, Brave Squish Rabbit will encourage young readers to face their fears.
Party Animals: A Cranky Chicken Book 2

Can Cranky learn to try something new? Find even more reasons to fall in love with Cranky and Speedy in these three new stories about friendship, communication, and facing things that seem scary!
Party Animals: A Cranky Chicken Book 2

A curmudgeonly chicken and a cheerful worm explore what it means to be best friends while sharing three adventures.
Cranky Chicken: A Cranky Chicken Book 1

Cranky Chicken inadvertently saves the life of Speedy, a very optimistic worm that is looking for a friend.