I am a Magpie, I am a Currawong ~ CBCA 2025 Shortlist Book

A poetic and observational introduction to Australian birdlife, shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year 2025. Details: • Hardcover, 180gsm recycled pages • Size: 19.5 x 16.5 cm • Illustrated with drypoint etching and watercolour • Designed for small hands (ages 3+) ISBN 9780645713725 Ideal for: Bookstores, galleries and museums, libraries, and early childhood displays Great for: Gifts, curriculum support, nature discovery RRP $24.95 "Bridget has used clever rhyming and rhythm to accompany her always beautiful artwork. I love the shape of this book too - a small square just right for hands to hold with its pages in a soft and appealing sage green. The textured look of the pages is the perfect accompaniment to this gentle appreciation of Australia’s bird life. ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’ - I have forgotten who said this, but it’s an expression just right for this book." Dr Belle Alderman AM, Emeritus Professor of Children's Literature, University of Canberra “I Am a Magpie, I Am