{"product_id":"its-too-hot-orenda-joy-green-9781764439602","title":"It's Too Hot!: A gentle, rhyming picture book that follows some of Australia's iconic birds as they find clever ways to stay cool on a scorching hot s","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's Too Hot! is a summer story that follows a vibrant cast of Australian birds as they find clever ways to stay cool on a scorching hot day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom dawn to dusk, the heat settles heavily across the land - the leaves droop, the ground cracks, and every creature is seeking out a cool spot to see out the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround the country, birds call out in chorus, \"It's too hot!\" Cockatiel flaps to a shrinking waterhole for a splash and a sip, while tiny Fairy-wren darts into deep shade to escape the heat. Magpie seeks out a dripping tap for a refreshing drink, and Kookaburra nestles into a leafy branch, watching a lizard below. Emu dozes in the dust, waiting patiently for the heat to ease, and Galah tucks herself into thick, cool branches to dream of evening play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough gentle rhyme and engaging illustrations, young readers learn how different birds adapt to Australia's hottest days - resting, hiding, hydrating, and waiting for the relief of sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen twilight finally paints the sky pink and the breeze returns, the birds burst back to life. They sing, flap, laugh, hunt, dance, and play, celebrating the cool change that closes a long, hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cheerful, nature-loving story reassures children that even the toughest days have an end - and that, like the birds, they too can find comfort and joy again once the heat fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParent and teacher guide: Rhyming storyline, suitable for read-aloud or early reader, downloadable activities (www.orendajoygreen.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Orenda Joy Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1764439600\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781764439602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orenda Joy Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Orenda Joy Green","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48089501663487,"sku":"9781764439602","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c0db3120-555c-4ccc-8125-c191b3c3c403.jpg?v=1769110661","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/its-too-hot-orenda-joy-green-9781764439602","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}