Cockatoo – Nature Fiction

‘To create an educational yet compelling narrative, she has researched and written about the first vulnerable months of a young bird’s life…The engaging story is told with poetic language and the illustrations by Hamilton add plenty of charm’

‘A stunning book about another of Australia’s unique creatures that can help our youngest learn about who shares their world while also inspiring older readers to develop their understanding of the interdependence of the natural environment.’

‘Kaye Baillie has created a compelling story of the first few months of this bird’s life while Max Hamilton’s real-life illustrations add an extra layer of beauty to the poetic text.’

 

‘Cockatoo is a captivating nature story…detailed, realistic illustrations support lively word play.’

‘…deceptively simple narrative, which draws the reader into cheering for this little family without personification of the birds.’

‘…the language in this book is a real delight. Every sentence has a pleasing rythm, with vivid sensory descriptions, whilst still using short and often decodable words.’