" This Bird is a delightful resource to stimulate curiosity, foster a connection with nature and build awareness of the live unfolding in treetops, skies, mangroves and gardens" Jasmine Pirovic, Books+Publishing, 17 June 2025 "A fantastic layout with beautiful illustrations, vibrant colour palette and graphics helps make this an easy to navigate read. Featuring loads of birds that most Australians will see daily or weekly, This Bird uses icons and symbols to help readers learn about diet, habitat and their distinctive features. Bite sized information that won t overwhelm beginning readers and will keep confident readers entertained." telarahpslibrary (Instagram), 1 August 2025 "A celebration of curiosity and close observation. It s part science and part art, and perfect for budding birdwatchers, schools, and families keen to connect with nature where they are" abbys_fabulous_library (Instagram), 3 August 2025 "The illustrations are beautifully playful and scientifically accurate. I love how the background is neutral to ensure the birds are the focus. The infusion of simple diagrams are a brilliant way to incorporate science." our.
tiny.moments (Instagram), 2 August 2025 "This is more than a picture book, it s an informative keepsake that equates to a young reader s version of the well-known What Bird is That? ." Little Darlings (Facebook), 7 August 2025 "Another quality release from CSIRO Publishing that inspires curiosity and encourages exploration of the world around us." Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf, 7 August 2025 " This Bird is another beautifully illustrated and engaging non-fiction title designed to pique the curiosity of readers aged 7 to 12-years-old. Its clear and attractive layout and vivid language make it ideal for leisurely browsing, allowing readers to dip in and out at their own pace, making it particularly suitable for older reluctant readers." Barbara Swartz, CBCA Reading Time, 7 August 2025 "The pages are vibrant and richly illustrated, with images that fi ll the space and bring each bird vividly to life. The breadth of bird species included, paired with fun fascinating facts, makes this book a wonderful introduction to the avian world." Emily Ross, Good Reading Magazine, August 2025 "Filled with fascinating facts and striking illustrations presented on colourful glossy pages, this is a one-stop-shop for information about birds that exist in our Australian urban spaces.
" Kathryn Beilby, ReadPlus, 7 August 2025 "It is chock-full of Astred's gorgeous illustrations. It's got lots and lots of information. I think it's just the thing to get kids out and about looking for feathered friends in their neighbourhoods." Allison Tait, Your Kids' Next Read, Episode 213, 30 July 2025 "This is an absolutely gorgeous book for curious kids, as they learn more about the birds around them. From birds that can walk on water, to birds that are the masters of disguise- these pages are filled with facts, engaging illustrations and unique features of so many species. This is the perfect bird resource!" kat_bookworm (Instagram), 22 August 2025 "The illustrations are sensational, as are the endpapers, and the text is informative and well broken up so as not to be daunting. There is excellent backmatter, a glossary and an index. I would highly recommend it for your avid twitchers, or even those just interested in wildlife.
" Sue Warren, Just So Stories, 28 August 2025.