Lilah the Lyrebird
MEDIA RELEASE - December 2020From the award-winning author and illustrator of Leonard the Lyrebird comes this heart-warming
story about friendship, courage and self-belief, set in Australia’s Blue Mountains.
“It would take a miracle...”Lilah the lyrebird can’t sing... or so she thinks.
Can Leonard help her find her voice? Or will the bushfire break her silence?Join this courageous bird in her quest to save her bushland home and discover the truth within herself. Created by Blue Mountains author Jodie McLeod and local illustrator Eloise Short, this follow-up to award-winning children’s book Leonard the Lyrebird will captivate children and adults alike, touching on topical issues and enduring themes such as love, survival, family, nature, wildlife and bushfires in the Blue Mountains. Including a mix of prose and verse, coupled with Eloise’s stunning paintings and a strong female protagonist, this is an inspiring story that will have kids smiling… while on the edge of their seat! "A STUNNING BOOK..."
Kids' Book Review "THE WORLD NEEDS THESE WORDS..." Kids' Book Review "A POWERFUL, TIMELY & HOPEFUL STORY" Alison Ireland, writer and teacher Success for Leonard the Lyrebird
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