I am a Magpie, I am a Currawong by Bridget Farmer
Do you know the difference between a magpie and a currawong?
You will soon find out in this short and beautifully illustrated book about Australian birds.
I Am a Magpie, I Am a Currawong has been shortlisted by the CBCA and is a nominee for the Eve Pownall Award, which recognises books that display imaginative interpretation of informational material.
Author Bridget Farmer is a printmaker and artist with a particular passion for birds. Her previous book, The Bush Birds, was also recognised as a notable book in 2022.
In I Am a Magpie, I Am a Currawong, Farmer uses simple facts to create a basic field guide for young readers. By the end of the story, children will be able to confidently identify these marvellous flying creatures in nature. It’s a beginner’s guide, perfect for early childhood readers, with lovely prose introducing our picturesque Australian wildlife.
Happy bird-spotting.
I am a Magpie, I am a Currawong by Bridget Farmer
Andrea
Format
Picture Book
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