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I am a Magpie - CBCA 2025 Shortlisted Book

I am a Magpie - CBCA 2025 Shortlisted Book

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The most recent in Bridget Farmer's bird book range for children.

From magpies to currawongs, from finches to thornbills, this hardcover book introduces readers to a few little details to look out for when in Australian gardens and parks, on the beach or in the bush. It is a book about noticing, and the more you look the more you see in the natural world around you!

Perfect for preschoolers discovering birds in their neighbourhood, or for early readers learning through rhyme. Printed on sturdy recycled paper, with thick pages. Its compact format is ideal for little hands.

Illustrated using hand coloured drypoint etchings this CBCA-shortlisted book is both a visual and educational delight. 

 "'A thing of beauty is a joy forever’ ... an expression just right for this book." Dr Belle Alderman AM, Emeritus Professor of Children's Literature, University of Canberra

The book’s overall warmth and charm, along with the inclusion of a 'featured birds' list and the author’s note, make it an excellent addition to any home or school library. It’s a book that children and adults alike will treasure, offering both educational value and a lovely reading experience.” Children’s Book Council of Australia

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Susan Davis
Beautiful book

The illustrations and text are very high quality and sure to delight young people already interested in birds or introduce an interest in that world to new comers

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Faye Lankester
I am a magpie I am a currawong book and card set.

My grand children absolutly love the set.

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Jan Smith
I am a Magpie I am a Currawong

A beautiful book, just right for a small child.

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Carolyn Fairjones
Beautiful and educational

Bought the magpie/ currawong book and playing cards and I am so impressed with the quality. The artworks are superb. The narrative is written in rhyme which is perfect for young children. This is a quality Australian product and exceeded my expectations. Just beautiful.

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Liz Armstrong
Book and card games

Oh my gosh they are just beautiful. Such great quality and beautiful illustrations. I know our grandchildren will absolutely love them at Christmas

Bridget Farmer

Artist Designed

Bridget Farmer designs her range of bird themed products in her light filled central Victorian printmaking studio. She is visited by fairywrens, red-browed finches and the occasional nosey magpie. Her favourite bird (currently) is the brown thornbill who's sweet voice can be heard in the trees in her garden.

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