The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue
* CBCA ~ Notable Picture Book
* Whitley Award ~ Best Children’s Book ~ RZSNSW
* Shortlisted: REAL Awards (YABBA, KOALA) ~ Best Picture Book
Written by Jodie McLeod
Illustrated by Eloise Short
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OUT NOW!
What happens when the one thing that makes you special is stolen?
Join the Black Cockatoo in this fun, read-aloud adventure through the Australian bush
as she searches for her missing feather… and discovers what’s truly important.
“Do you know who took my one feather blue?”
Join the Black Cockatoo in this fun, read-aloud adventure through the Australian bush
as she searches for her missing feather… and discovers what’s truly important.
“Do you know who took my one feather blue?”
From the award-winning author and illustrator of Leonard the Lyrebird and Lilah the Lyrebird
comes this uplifting story about friendship, kindness and the magic of giving.
comes this uplifting story about friendship, kindness and the magic of giving.
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“A DELIGHTFUL RHYMING READ-ALOUD...”
Kids’ Book Review, The Black Cockatoo |
“SUPERB ILLUSTRATIONS...”
Kids’ Book Review, The Black Cockatoo |
"YOU ARE IN FOR A SPECIAL READ..."
CBCA, The Black Cockatoo |
Find out more about black cockatoos in Australia here.
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Nice words from readers & reviewers
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"This book is a work of art [that] will awaken a child’s interest in Australia’s natural environment."
~ Whitley Award Committee, Royal Zoological Society of NSW "A delightful rhyming read-aloud ... superb illustrations." ~ Sue Warren, Kids' Book Review "I wanted to say a huge thank you for your wonderful books. My son has asked me to read these books to him at least fifty times! He’s 2 and I think he's memorised the whole of The Black Cockatoo. He also loves the blue feather, which he treasures but gives to everyone who reads him the book. Thank you for writing these books and for your lovely personalised messages." ~ Wei Jang "The book is absolutely gorgeous! My girls are obsessed, and especially loved the reference to Leonard and Lilah on the last page. Such a beautiful message!" ~ Megan Whitton "It might be a children's book, but it left me on the end of my seat from page to page. Great read, and the illustrations and quality are stunning! Highly recommend." ~ Imagen Hudson "A unique and totally Australian work. Bought this to send overseas and Jodie kindly inscribed the child's name inside. Excellent quality and beautiful story and illustrations too." ~ Joy "A beautiful book for my little animal lover’s birthday." ~ Emma Coco "Reading The Black Cockatoo every evening is such a special ritual with my 4 year old, and also reminds me of the wonderful time I had in the Blue Mountains. Thank you for writing this beautiful story!" ~ Erin Crites |
"A glance at the cover, and a peek inside, and you already know you are in for a special read."
~ Shelley Stephens, CBCA Reading Time "I give this wonderful book five stars because of the beautiful pictures and rhymes, and how much it inspires people to do the right thing. This book makes me feel hopeful as it teaches children to share and to give to people who might need things more." ~ Nerissa McCallum, 11 “Books like this have a magical quality about them ... [It is] not only beautiful and a joy to read, but it also ... allows readers to explore how they see themselves.” Read full review. ~ The Book Muse, Ashleigh Miekle "Perfection in a book! Amazing present for children. The story and illustrations are amazing." ~ Amy Godleman "A beautiful and unique story illustrated with the most gorgeous pictures! A perfect gift for my granddaughter; a signed copy too, which makes it even more special." ~ Jude "A breathtaking tale, an enchanting journey, a must-have book for all young readers out there! This magnificent book takes you on a journey through the Australian bush... what happens when Black Cockatoo's blue feather goes missing? A perfect addition to your child's bookshelf. Own this treasure now!" ~ Anna Tennant, Be Curious Books "It is really a very fortunate thing to meet your books. Our family went to the Taronga Zoo this week. Your set of books is being sold in the park shop. It is very vivid and exquisitely painted, and also has the characteristics of Australian birds, which immediately caught our attention. Our kids love them so much, so they would be he perfect gifts for kids of my friends!" ~ Yuan Yuan |