{"product_id":"this-bird-astred-hicks-9781486321568","title":"This Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the birds that share our urban spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat s so fancy about \u003ci\u003ethis\u003c\/i\u003e bird? What s so clever about \u003ci\u003ethat\u003c\/i\u003e bird? Perhaps it s a weightlifter, a marathon flier, an artist, or even a liar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou don t need to go far to see intriguing birds, even in the city. From colourful parrots to artistic bowerbirds and fancy fairy-wrens, there s lots to notice in our local backyards, streets and parks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by Astred Hicks in collaboration with bird scientist Dr Holly Parsons, and featuring Astred s distinctive and engaging illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThis Bird\u003c\/i\u003e features fun facts about some remarkable Australian native birds and hints on where (and how) to find them!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Charming, eye-catching, fresh and informative. \u003ci\u003eThis Bird\u003c\/i\u003e explores iconic Australian birds as well as some of the more overlooked species, sharing fun facts and important stories as they go.\"\u003cbr\u003e Sami Bayly, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Sometimes experienced birders can forget what first sparked our interest in birds. This beautiful book is a delightful reminder of the wonder that birds inspire in us. It finds the sublime in the everyday encounters we have with these endlessly fascinating creatures that we can see literally right outside our windows.\"\u003cbr\u003e Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Astred Hicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1486321569\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781486321568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.19d","brand":"Astred Hicks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743047102719,"sku":"9781486321568","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/this-bird-astred-hicks-9781486321568","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}