{"product_id":"this-bird-astred-hicks-9781486318452","title":"This Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003e**CBCA Notable 2026, Eve Pownall Award**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Longlisted, Australian Book Design Awards 2026, Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction Book**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the birds that share our urban spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Astred Hicks in collaboration with bird scientist Dr Holly Parsons, and featuring Astred's distinctive and engaging illustrations, This Bird features fun facts about some remarkable Australian native birds and hints on where (and how) to find them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Charming, eye-catching, fresh and informative. This Bird 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 The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astred Hicks","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":47501923549427,"sku":"9781486318452","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/9781486318452.jpg?v=1752958644","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/this-bird-astred-hicks-9781486318452","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}