Overview

"FIRST TIME EVER! A STORY ABOUT NEW GUINEA'S EXTRAORDINARY 'DANCING BIRDS OF PARADISE' - FOR CHILDREN! Macca the Kookaburra's accidental journey to a strange land opens up a whole new world of possibilities where his passion for dance is celebrated. Unlike his life leading up to this point, Macca isn't shunned for his talent. He's unashamedly embraced into the new culture and praised for being true to himself. The Dancing Birds of Paradise (BOP) aims to teach children the importance of embracing their uniqueness and to be open to stepping into unfamiliar territory to find their place in the world. For movers and shakers aged 3+, this book is a perfect read-aloud to inspire children through vibrantly coloured illustrations, movement, and the unusually majestic and often quirky dancing of these stunning creatures. The names of the birds in this book are inspired by their real scientific names, as outlined in the National Geographic book through The Cornell Lab of Ornithology by Tim Laman and Ed Scholes: ""Birds of Paradise. Revealing the world's most extraordinary birds."" $1 from every book purchase will go to the Raja Ampat Research and Conservation Centre in New Guinea. FREE TEACHERS NOTES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES WITH EVERY PURCHASE! Visit website listed on book for more info. Designed for the Australian School Curriculum and adaptable globally. Subjects include English, Science, The Arts, and Physical Education."

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"""Easy to read and such a lovely storyline. Loved the links to the school curriculum and how easy it is to implement in the classroom."" Lauren Jan - Teacher Palmwoods State School ""This book does a wonderful job of helping parents teach their kids about stepping out of their comfort zones and being themselves. It opens up important conversations around being unique and finding friends that love you for who you are."" Kylie Duffy - Midwife ""What a wonderful colourful children's book delivering an important message about empowerment!"" Katrine Smillie - Mother ""A fun book to read. The children loved hearing about Macca meeting his new friends and dancing his way into a new life. It leaves you with warm fuzzies."" Jenna Foley - Mother"

Author Information

Sally Waghorn is a full-time working Mum and full-time animal lover with years of experience volunteering her time at various rescue centres and animal sanctuaries across Australia. Cleaning up wombat poo, deboning squid for turtles and building fencing for wallabies are all jobs she cherished for many years before becoming a mother. After watching the 'Birds of Paradise' project by Cornell University on YouTube over ten years ago, an idea was born. This developed into a book which Sally dreams one day will be turned into a children's movie full of singing and dancing.

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