Kookaburra Kookaburra Children's Book By Bridget Farmer (with free mp3 download in August!)

A lyrical journey through a day of Australian birdlife. Kookaburra Kookaburra begins with the morning call of the kookaburra and ends with a goodnight from the boobook owl. Along the way, readers are introduced to 12 of Australia’s most iconic birds, each accompanied by a short rhyme and a linoprinted illustration. Ideal for children aged 2-8, this book encourages engagement with the natural world through rhythm, recognition, and visual storytelling. A gentle introduction to native bird species and the art of noticing. At the back, you’ll find a brief description of each bird featured. Illustrated using bold linoprint techniques, printed on recycled stock and self-published under Bridget’s Black Cockatoo Books label. The Audiobook: For ten years, Australian children have discovered Australian birds through the beloved Kookaburra Kookaburra book and card game. Now they can listen too! Let Bridget's gentle voice take you through a day of birds in an Australian backyard. Listen out for the birdsong, which features each of the twelve birds you'll meet. Inspired by the classic read-along story recordings many of us grew up with, this audiobook includes a cheerful kookaburra laugh to let little listeners know when it's time to turn the page. Download your audiobook instantly from the email you'll receive after purchase, and enjoy a screen-free storytime at home, on holiday, or in the car. Before long, your child may recognise the birds in their own backyard by sound, as well as sight! Author and Narrator: Bridget Farmer Music composed and performed: Jeremy Meaden Director and Editor: Christina Curtain-Magee Birdcalls were recorded by Fred Van Gessel and used with permission, or were sourced from freesound.org and used with a Creative Commons 0 licence. © 2026 Black Cockatoo Books. This audiobook is for personal, non-commercial use only. It may not be copied, reproduced, distributed or used commercially without prior written permission.