Kookaburra

Nature Storybooks

by Claire Saxby, Tannya Harricks (Illustrator)

The team behind Dingo returns with a lyrically told, beautifully illustrated exploration of another unique Australian animal: the laughing kookaburra.

In the crinkled shadows,
night dwellers yawn,
day creatures stretch,
and Kookaburra laughs.

Kook-kook-kook. Kak-kak-kak. What is that sunrise chorus that sounds like laughter? It is a kookaburra and her family, calling over the river. Follow these iconic Australian birds as they search for food and team up to defend their territory in preparation for the nesting season. With rich paintings and poetic text, threaded through with intriguing facts, Kookaburra offers insight into the lives of these fascinating birds. Curious readers will find more information about kookaburras at the end, as well as an index leading them back through the book to explore these distinctive creatures more closely.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Nature, Childrens, Animals, Birds

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 17, 2021

About the author

An Australian writer of fiction, non fiction and poetry for children

Reviews

[Beverly]

Fascinating information, and oil paint so thick one can practically feel it with their fingers.

[Rebecca Johnson]

Another welcome addition to Claire Saxby’s non-fiction picture book series, Kookaburra gives a glimpse into the lives of these iconic Australian birds. Accessible and informative, this would make a great addition in any primary classroom.

[Cheryl]

How wonderful to get a beautiful science book from, what is to me, the other side of the world. So fun to learn about the kookaburra and compare it to our different birds. In some ways it's similar to some of ours, but it's definitely unique in many ways. Includes back matter.

[Kat Schrav]

Great introduction to non-fiction for Early Readers.

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.

[Edward Sullivan]

A lushly illustrated introduction to this unique bird native to Australia.

[Mindy Alyse Weiss]

I enjoyed learning more about this fascinating bird. Great lyrical story for bird lovers—filled with lots of fun facts!

[Lara Bate]

A book about Kookaburras.

[Dimity Powell]

The illustrations alone are worth the experience. A sublime addition to Walker Books Australian orientated Nature Storybooks series. Entertaining and informative.

[Children's Literature Centre at FSU]

This is the perfect book to teach all about Kookaburras. It is a nice story that also teaches about their eggs, eyesight, family, nesting, territory, and more!

[Emily Mcleod]

Beautifully illustrated and enjoyed the blend of narrative and informative storytelling, learned about kookies too

[Rose]

Fictional narrative with facts under images about this native Australian bird. As you read this book it tells the story of the male and female bird going about their day. Was not a fan of the illustrations. I feel it took away from the story.