What happens when the one thing that makes you special is stolen? Join the Black Cockatoo in this fun, read-aloud adventure through the Australian bush as she searches for her missing feather... and discovers what's truly important. * Winner of Whitley Award for Best Children's Book - Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2024. * Commended for Children's Book Council of Australia - Best Picture Book (Notable) 2024. * Short-listed for REAL Awards (KOALA/YABBA/CROC) - Best Children's Book 2024 From the award-winning author and illustrator of Leonard the Lyrebird and Lilah the Lyrebird comes this uplifting story about friendship, kindness and the magic of giving. Following the success of their two previous books, Jodie and Eloise are set to inspire young readers once again with The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue - a story filled with musicality, mystery and masterful visuals. With the aim of connecting children with the natural world in their books, this beautiful quality hardcover showcases iconic Australian birds and animals while delivering a heartfelt message of kindness and of letting go. Kids will love repeating the title refrain as they join the hunt for the feather thief - all the way to the book's uplifting end! "A DELIGHTFUL RHYMING READ-ALOUD..." Kids' Book Review "SUPERB ILLUSTRATIONS..." Kids' Book Review "YOU ARE IN FOR A SPECIAL READ..." CBCA ReadingTime