Thick brush strokes in nature's colours reflect the
wildness of the Australian landscape. The rough images portray the singular
beauty of trees and sky.
Deep orange and yellows stain the horizon as dawn’s light reveals the wild, rugged mountains in the distance.
That tipping of the head catches sight of breakfast.
Kookaburra’s mate brings an offering as their new nesting season nears.
Kookaburras mate for life. Only
if one of a pair dies, does the other take a new mate.
The pair search for the perfect nesting place in
trees, but return to their familiar one after finding fault with all the
others.
They must beware the call of strangers, for
Kookaburras are territorial and will defend borders.
These are informational books for children who love
to learn about Australia’s natural world and all its living creatures. Nature
Storybooks open countless opportunities to younger readers, to identify and
learn about Australian animals and birds, their lifestyles, habits, choices
they make, and how they build families.
Fantastic design and layout prepare the double
spread with the narrative on one side, and presented in italics, is the fact page opposite.
The illustrations by Tanya Harricks are
created with oil paint. Included at the end under Information About Kookaburras,
is more to learn about these wondrous birds, plus a page of About the Author
and Illustrator. This is laid out in stunning earth shades, with animals of
the forest creating the borders.
Gorgeous end pages full of Kookaburra feathers
resting against blue skies open and close this latest addition to the series of
Nature Storybooks.
Title:
Kookaburra
Author:
Claire Saxby
Illustrator:
Tannya Harricks
Publisher:
Walker Books, $26.99
Publication
Date: September 2020
Format:
Hardcover
ISBN:
9781760651060
For
ages: 5+
Type:
Non Fiction