Hello Bird
Published on 14. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-78741-924-7 (ISBN)
Description
From talented picture book duo Owen Churcher and creator and executive producer of Disney Junior's Henry Hugglemonster and Eureka!, Niamh Sharkey, comes a FLAP-TASTIC garden bird adventure.
It is just an ordinary day in the garden. Until, the garden birds spot something different. A curious new nest. In the nest, a most peculiar egg. FLUTTER, FLOP, a new bird . . . DROPS!
"Hello Bird!" they say.
This bird sees things from a different point of view and isn't afraid to try new things. But the garden birds aren't so sure, especially when Bird ventures very close to . . . Watch out, Bird! CAT!
Uh oh! Has Bird tried one new thing too many? Is Bird in BIG trouble?
This fun, quirky, laugh-out-loud story gives us familiar, approachable characters in a new way. With a message of friendship, trying new things and appreciating what we can learn from each other, this is the perfect picture book for the youngest of picture book readers. The ideal gift for fans of Giraffes Can't Dance, The Koala Who Could and Green Eggs and Ham.
It is just an ordinary day in the garden. Until, the garden birds spot something different. A curious new nest. In the nest, a most peculiar egg. FLUTTER, FLOP, a new bird . . . DROPS!
"Hello Bird!" they say.
This bird sees things from a different point of view and isn't afraid to try new things. But the garden birds aren't so sure, especially when Bird ventures very close to . . . Watch out, Bird! CAT!
Uh oh! Has Bird tried one new thing too many? Is Bird in BIG trouble?
This fun, quirky, laugh-out-loud story gives us familiar, approachable characters in a new way. With a message of friendship, trying new things and appreciating what we can learn from each other, this is the perfect picture book for the youngest of picture book readers. The ideal gift for fans of Giraffes Can't Dance, The Koala Who Could and Green Eggs and Ham.
Reviews / Votes
Churcher's endearing characters are endlessly engaging, and the artful use of typography, eye-catching fonts and coloured speech bubbles is certain to engage and entertain younger readers. -- Joanna Geoghegan * Inis Review * A super story for springtime. * Irish Examiner * Sure to be an amusing hit with adults and children alike. * Childrens Books Ireland *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: Up to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 245 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
182 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78741-924-7 (9781787419247)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Owen Churcher (Author)
Owen Churcher is a graphic design and media tutor working in North Dublin and writer of children's picture book texts. He studied photography and multimedia and worked in a series of bookshops, and in eLearning before teaching. Owen is currently collaborating on a new series of picture books with his wife, the author and illustrator, Niamh Sharkey. Together they live in Dublin with their three children, two dogs and two goldfish.
Niamh Sharkey (Illustrator)
Niamh Sharkey is an award-winning picture book creator and former Children's Laureate of Ireland. Her books have won numerous awards including the prestigious Mother Goose Award. Niamh's books have been translated into over twenty eight languages, her titles include The Ravenous Beast, Santasaurus and On the Road with Mavis and Marge. Niamh is the creator and executive producer of Disney Junior's------ Henry Hugglemonster, an animated show based on her picture book I'm a Happy Hugglewug (Walker Books). Niamh is also the creator and executive producer of Eureka! which launches this November on Disney Junior. She is really excited to be working on a new series of picture books with her husband Owen. More info www.niamhsharkey.com
Owen Churcher is a graphic design and media tutor working in North Dublin and writer of children's picture book texts. He studied photography and multimedia and worked in a series of bookshops, and in eLearning before teaching. Owen is currently collaborating on a new series of picture books with his wife, the author and illustrator, Niamh Sharkey. Together they live in Dublin with their three children, two dogs and two goldfish.
Niamh Sharkey (Illustrator)
Niamh Sharkey is an award-winning picture book creator and former Children's Laureate of Ireland. Her books have won numerous awards including the prestigious Mother Goose Award. Niamh's books have been translated into over twenty eight languages, her titles include The Ravenous Beast, Santasaurus and On the Road with Mavis and Marge. Niamh is the creator and executive producer of Disney Junior's------ Henry Hugglemonster, an animated show based on her picture book I'm a Happy Hugglewug (Walker Books). Niamh is also the creator and executive producer of Eureka! which launches this November on Disney Junior. She is really excited to be working on a new series of picture books with her husband Owen. More info www.niamhsharkey.com