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How to Make a Bird

Meg McKinlay author Matt Ottley illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:4th May '23

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How to Make a Bird cover

Extraordinary imagery and rich language spark the reader's imagination as they enter the creative world of a young girl.
From award-winning author Meg McKinlay and celebrated artist Matt Ottley comes a moving and visually stunning picture book that celebrates the transformative power of the creative process from inception through recognition to celebration and releasing into the world. We shadow the protagonist as she contemplates the blueprint of an idea, collects the things that inspire from the natural world to shape a bird. And breathes life into it before letting it fly free. It shows how small things, combined with a little imagination and a steady heart, can transform into works of magic.

A beautiful metaphor about the creative process, from starting out to sharing your work with the world. * ‘Best Gifting Picture Books for Christmas’ The Guardian *

  • Winner of Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Children's Literature 2021 (Australia)
  • Winner of CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Picture Book 2021 (Australia)
  • Winner of Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards, Writing for Children 2021 (Australia)
  • Winner of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Crystal Kite Award 2021 (United States)
  • Short-listed for Queensland Literary Awards, Children's Book Award 2021 (Australia)

ISBN: 9781529513219

Dimensions: 272mm x 246mm x 3mm

Weight: 175g

32 pages