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The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue

The CBCA Children's Book of the Year Awards 2024:
​Notable – Picture Book 
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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.
  • Publication date: 22 July 2023
  • RRP: Hardcover $26.95
  • Wholesale: $16.50 (plus shipping)
  • ISBN: 9780646874708
  • Readership: Preschool to early readers (ages 2-8)
  • Publisher: Wollemi Press
  • Author: Jodie McLeod
  • Illustrator: Eloise Short
  • Design: Melissa Mylchreest
  • Genre: Children’s picture book

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?”

Following the success of their two previous books, author Jodie McLeod and illustrator Eloise Short are set to inspire young readers once again with The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue – a story filled with musicality, mystery and masterful visuals.

With the aim of connecting children with the natural world in their books, this beautiful quality hardcover showcases iconic Australian birds and animals while delivering a heartfelt message of kindness and of letting go.

Kids will love the repetition of the title as they join the hunt for the feather thief – all the way to the book’s uplifting end!
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At a glance:

  • CBCA Children's Book of the Year Award 2024 –
    ​Notable – Picture Book
  • Gleebooks children's bestseller – 2023, 2024
  • Watch the book trailer 
  • Read a review by Kids' Book Review  
  • Read a review by CBCA's ReadingTime
  • See #theblackcockatoo on social
  • Listen to a full reading by Justin Stankovic

“A DELIGHTFUL RHYMING READ-ALOUD...”
Kids’ Book Review, The Black Cockatoo

“SUPERB ILLUSTRATIONS...”
Kids’ Book Review, The Black Cockatoo
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"YOU ARE IN FOR A SPECIAL READ..."
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CBCA Reading Time, The Black Cockatoo

Success for Leonard the Lyrebird ​

  • Over 7000 copies sold
  • Winner: 2019 Whitley Award for Best Young Children’s Book, Royal Zoological Society of NSW
  • Shortlisted: 2019 REAL Awards (KOALAs, YABBAs)
  • Italian translation Leonard l’uccello lira published by
    Voglino Editrice
  • Adapted into classical music composition “Leonard the Lyrebird: A Musical Story” by Ian Munro, toured by
    Orchestra Victoria
  • Featured on national TV (Channel 9)
  • Kinderling Kids’ Radio “Story of the Week” - both Leonard & Lilah the Lyrebird
  • Featured on Book Lists for NSW & VIC Premier’s Reading Challenges
  • Featured in MultiLit’s primary teaching handbook: Effective Instruction in Reading and Spelling
  • Find testimonials, stockists, buy retail copies online at www.jodiemcleod.com/books
AVAILABLE FOR TRADE ORDER NOW! 
Contact Jodie on 0402 624 394 or email [email protected]
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