With twelve rhyming riddles and interactive flaps, The Bush Birds invites children to guess and reveal native birds commonly found in Australian woodlands and open forests. Each carefully illustrated spread introduces a new feathered friend, encouraging curiosity and recognition through play.
This CBCA Notable Book for 2022 is designed for young readers aged 2-10. Little ones will love the lift-the-flap surprises, while older readers can delve into the bird facts and tips for spotting birds in the wild, found at the back of the book.
Illustrated using drypoint etching and hand-coloured with watercolour paint, this book is a gentle and engaging way to inspire a love of nature and Australian wildlife. Birds included in this book - White-browed Scrubwren, Red-browed Finch, White-winged Chough, Spotted Pardalote, Diamond Firetail, Scarlet Robin, Grey Shrikethrush, Brown Treecreeper, Golden Whistler, Dusky Woodswallow, White-plumed Honeyeater, Fantailed Cuckoo.
Features:
Hardback
32 pages.
Illustrations created using traditional printmaking techniques and watercolour paint.
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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