{"product_id":"9781486318452","title":"This Bird","description":"Author: Astred Hicks\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781486318452\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Aug 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 64\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**CBCA Notable 2026, Eve Pownall Award**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**\u003cb\u003eLonglisted, Australian Book Design Awards 2026, Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction Book**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the birds that share our urban spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat'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-wrens, there's lots to notice in our local backyards, streets and parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Astred Hicks in collaboration with bird scientist Dr Holly Parsons, and featuring Astred's distinctive and engaging illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThis Bird\u003c\/i\u003e features fun facts about some remarkable Australian native birds and hints on where (and how) to find them!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sometimes experienced birders can forget what first sparked our interest in birds. This beautiful book is a delightful reminder of the wonder that birds inspire in us.'  Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Charming, eye-catching, fresh and informative.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis Bird\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e explores iconic Australian birds as well as some of the more overlooked species, sharing fun facts and important stories as they go.'  Sami Bayly, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46680733450398,"sku":"ADS-9781486318452","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781486318452.jpg?v=1775544518","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781486318452","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}