Birdie Lights Up the World

In Birdie Lights Up the World, Birdie the penguin believes she is the chosen one who lights up the world every night with her song. When the sky lights up without her one evening, she is left feeling lost and confused. Birdie tries to learn the work of other zoo animals, without much success - until her friends help her realize her true purpose.

About the author

Alison McLennan was a terrible creative writer as a child but an enthusiastic volunteer in her school library. After studying journalism and then working in PR/media, Alison returned to creative writing while raising her family. When not writing children's books, she's busy on stage in musical theatre productions, working as a voiceover artist, or curled up reading a book with her cat Honey.
Lauren Mullinder has had a passion for drawing ever since she was able to hold a pencil. Lauren lives in Adelaide, Australia with her husband and dog Charlie and loves spending time in nature with a sketchbook in hand.

Summary

In Birdie Lights Up the World, Birdie the penguin believes she is the chosen one who lights up the world every night with her song. When the sky lights up without her one evening, she is left feeling lost and confused. Birdie tries to learn the work of other zoo animals, without much success — until her friends help her realize her true purpose.

Foreword

In a time when there is so much pressure on children to know what they want to do 'when they grow up,' and to achieve at sport or creative pursuits from a young age, this book gives permission for kids to express themselves just for the joy of it.

Product details

• Authors: Alison Mclennan, McLennan Alison
• Assisted by: Lauren Mullinder (Illustration), Mullinder Lauren (Illustration)
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9781922539489
• ISBN: 978-1-922539-48-9
• Dimensions: 255 mm x 245 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 410 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Zoos, Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s picture books, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature & animal stories, Picture books, Interest age: from c 4 years, 5-7 years, Fiction, Picture Book, Character, Non Tie-in