Bird Park

Down at the park you’ll see all kinds of birds…
Small birds, tall birds,
walking birds, squawking birds,
black birds, brown birds, see-my-crown birds,
soaring-high birds, wings-out-to-dry birds

Imagine your local park and all the birds you can see there: galahs, magpies, cockatoos. In Bird Park you’ll be welcomed into a magical place that all Australian birds call home.

With over 60 different species of birds from the familiar pigeon to the unusual comb-crested jacana, this story takes readers on a stroll through a very miraculous park. Young children will be delighted by the lilting rhythm of Julie Murphy’s text, along with the colourful illustrations from Annie White, whether they are already bird-lovers or only just beginning to learn about the beauty of Australia’s birds.

Education backmatter will include information about some of the various birds seen throughout the book as well as images found in the National Library of Australia’s pictures collections.

About the author

Julie Murphy has been a children’s book author for over 20 years. Often inspired by animals and nature, she first trained as a zoologist and zookeeper. Other books of Murphy’s include Cheer up, Blobfish!, I’ve Got a Tail!, I’ve got Eyes! and Tiny Possum and The Migrating Moths.

Annie White works from her studio in Melbourne, Australia, where she has illustrated over 90 books for children. Her picture books have appeared on the CBCA Notables list, the Speech Pathology short list and the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards short list. Her latest picture book is Clementine’s Treasure was listed in the CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year Notables 2023.

Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White
Published November 2026
Hardback
32 Pages
260mm x 260mm
ISBN 9781922507532