This Bird
Noticing Our Urban Birds
$28.04
- Hardcover
64 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2025
Summary
CBCA Notable 2026, Eve Pownall Award Longlisted, Australian Book Design Awards 2026, Best Designed Children’s Non-Fiction Book
Discover the birds that share our urban spaces.
What’s so fancy about this bird? What’s so clever about that bird? Perhaps it’s a weightlifter, a marathon flier, an artist, or even a liar. You don’t need to go far to see intriguing birds, even in the city. From colourful parrots to artistic bowerbirds and fancy fairy-w…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781486318452 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1486318452 |
| Author: | Astred Hicks, Holly Parsons |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Imprint: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 285g |
| Dimensions: | 95mm x 215mm x 280mm |
| Audience Age: | 6 |
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Critics Review
“This is more than a picture book, it’s an informative keepsake that equates to a young reader’s version of the well-known ‘What Bird is That?’.” – Aleesah Darlison * Little Darlings (Facebook) *
“A celebration of curiosity and close observation. It’s part science and part art, and perfect for budding birdwatchers, schools, and families keen to connect with nature where they are” * @abbys_fabulous_library (Instagram) *
“The illustrations are beautifully playful and scientifically accurate. I love how the background is neutral to ensure the birds are the focus. The infusion of simple diagrams are a brilliant way to incorporate science.” * @our.tiny.moments (Instagram) *
“This Bird is another beautifully illustrated and engaging non-fiction title designed to pique the curiosity of readers aged 7 to 12-years-old. Its clear and attractive layout and vivid language make it ideal for leisurely browsing, allowing readers to dip in and out at their own pace, making it particularly suitable for older reluctant readers.” – Barbara Swartz * CBCA Reading Time *
“This Bird is a delightful resource to stimulate curiosity, foster a connection with nature and build awareness of the lives unfolding in treetops, skies, mangroves and gardens” – Jasmine Pirovic * Books+Publishing *
Astred Hicks
Astred Hicks is a best-selling illustrator, highly awarded book designer, emerging author and complete bird nerd. She is excited about noticing the world around her and hopes to inspire others to do the same.
Dr Holly Parsons is a bird-loving scientist who spends her days studying the amazing Australian bird life that lives in our towns and cities and sharing her passion with everyone she meets.
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