Shani Chickens

Hidden in Cardigan Bay between New Quay and Aberaeron lies the charming beach of Cei Bach. In the 19th century, in a tiny tumbledown cottage right on the sand lived a little old lady and her chickens. She was known as Siani Pob Man or Shani Chickens, and was a famous and unique real-life Ceredigion character known for wandering the area selling eggs door-to-door, singing hymns, telling stories and reading tourists’ fortunes. The book tells her story, with the words laid over beautiful full-spread illustrations which will captivate children and parents alike. Read more