This boldly illustrated work from Indigenous creator Helen Milroy celebrates the birds in our backyards. From laughing kookaburras to prancing mud larks, this is a fun and lively read for the very young.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘It’s the bold-patterned and beautifully colourful illustrations that strikingly bring the book together, from the detailed endpapers to each inviting spread: Books+Publishing

‘A vibrant cacophony of birdsong practically rings out from this colourful picture book populated by the wondrous native birds living in our backyards: Readings

‘Helen’s illustrations have a depth and whimsy about them that immediately draws the reader into her world, the bold colours and design reflecting the artist’s indigenous heritage: Early Picture Books

‘The text is spare, simple and rhyming, ideal to share with toddlers before heading out into the garden for some bird spotting: Magpies

‘ Dr Milroy has filled each page with wonderful vibrant paintings. It’s just a little book, just the right size for littlies and they’ll love it: Good Reading Magazine

‘ … it is a bright and colourful book to read to children: Pedals

‘The simple rhyming poem is well-suited to the target audience age: Reading Time

‘[Helen] is also a talented artist and what she really loves doing is creating beautiful artistic books to help children learn about native animals and birds: Subiaco Post

Teaching Notes: Microsoft Word – BACKYARD BIRDS teaching notes.docx (fremantlepress.com.au)

Teaching Activity: BackyardBirds_ActivitySheet_ONLINE.pdf (fremantlepress.com.au)