Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker A beautiful book that tells a heartfelt story of longing and connection, following a bowerbird's journey as he soars across the sea, sky, and city in search of belonging. I am a collector. Always looking, finding ... and keeping! Bowerbird loves blue. Magnificent cobalt. Brilliant, vibrant blue! But something is missing. What could it be? This new picture book from Aura Parker stars a beautiful bowerbird on the search for blue! It’s a moving story of longing and connection, that unfolds as the bowerbird’s search sends him soaring across the sea, sky and city. He swoops and snatches vibrant treasures for his collection, and soon his bower – a mix of natural and unnatural objects – attracts something greater and more fulfilling than he could ever have imagined. Bowerbird Blues has been shortlisted for CBCA Picture Book of the Year 2024 and chosen for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime in 2024. Hardcover
