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Bridget Farmer

The Beach Birds

The Beach Birds

$29.95 AUD
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A riddle-filled treasure hunt for shorebird lovers!

From sandy shores to rocky estuaries, The Beach Birds invites children to guess 12 Australian coastal birds through playful rhymes and hidden flaps. Each page features a riddle and an illustration; lift the flap to reveal the bird name hiding beneath.

Designed for ages 2-10, this interactive book encourages bird recognition, poetic play, and early science literacy. Informative pages at the back include bird facts and tips for spotting these species in the wild.

Illustrated using drypoint etching and hand-coloured with watercolour paint. Printed on sturdy recycled paper, this is a joyful beachside companion for curious young readers.

Features:

  • Hardback 
  • 32 pages.
  • Illustrations created using traditional printmaking techniques and watercolour paint.
  • Recycled paper

Praise for the Book

"I adore this book! It has everything, empathy, information, rhythm and rhyme, playful (and informative) flaps and a dedication to birdlife which I'm sure readers will be sure to imbibe. I certainly did." Dr Belle Alderman AM. Emeritus Professor of Children's Literature. Director, National Centre for Australian Children's Literature, University of Canberra.
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About the Author

Bridget Farmer

Originally from Northern Ireland, Bridget attended art college in Scotland, studying jewellery, before coming to Australia in 2005. Initially Bridget came over to visit friends but fell in love with the country (and a certain Australian man) and stayed much longer than she expected.

On arrival in Australia Bridget attended a weekend printmaking course and the technique just clicked for her. It was a natural continuation of Bridget's love of drawing.

Bridget has always been interested in birds. Upon arrival in Australia, Bridget felt like she was in a new world, very far from home, mostly because of the birds. "I didn’t quite believe my friends when they told me about swooping magpies! After constant questions of 'What’s that bird? oooh! What’s that one?'" Bridget's friends gifted her an Australian bird book and she set about familiarising herself with all the exotic species. Bridget uses birds as her inspiration for her creations and says "it is my way of continuing to learn about them. There’s so much more to know!"

Now, she calls Guildford in country Victoria home with her musician husband, two young sons, Viktor the little black griffon and a whole flock of chickens.

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