Overview

A short-tailed shearwater flies from the edge of the Southern Ocean to the rim of the Arctic Circle - and back - every year. This remarkable 30,000 kilometre journey is driven by seabird law. Instinct and community will guide her. A wingspan the size of a child's outstretched arms will support her. But first, she must catch the wind ... Based on birds that live on Griffiths Island, near Port Fairy, Victoria, Windcatcher is a tale of migration, conservation and survival that begins with one small bird called Hope. Written by award-winning children's author Diane Jackson Hill and illustrated by Craig Smith, one of Australia's most prolific and popular illustrators, Windcatcher explores the mysteries of seabird migration. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6-9. Notable Book, The CBCA Picture Book of the Year 2020 Certificate of Commendation, The Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2020 Whitley Awards: Children's Book

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""The children will love this book as Diane Jackson Hill tells the story through a baby Shearwater called Hope. ...The beautiful illustrations by Craig Smith bring the whole remarkable story to life and we are left to wonder how these little birds find their way by just using their own instincts on the same day every year."" Good Reading Magazine, November 2019 ""[T]he landscape A4-sized hardback format is comfortable to hold if reading to a child; the water colour illustrations [are] beautifully designed and coloured; and the story has just enough tension to hold interest but not frighten younger children. This means that conservation issues are also incorporated seamlessly with wonder at the migration effort."" Janette Lenz, Canberra Bird Notes 44(3), December 2019 ""The facts alone make this captivating, and children will soak it all up as the story progresses through vivid illustrations that highlight the majesty of the shearwaters' lifecycle and the extreme challenges and dangers they all face."" Mike Sullivan, Wildlife Australia, Summer 2019 ""The author and illustrator have created a story with emotion and tension where we care about Hope and the other fledgling chicks, as the wind lifts them, and their instincts draw them onward."" Kids Book Review, 18 January 2020

Author Information

Award-winning children's author Diane Jackson Hill has always been drawn to the ocean and the creatures that call it home. A former primary school teacher, Diane's books educate children about the marine environment in a bid to help protect and restore it for future generations.

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