Magpies Four

Gleni Bailey, Garin S. Adi

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Hardback

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English

Starfish Bay Children's Books
05 August 2025

Picture books: character books; Picture storybooks; Wildlife (Children's&YA)

A quiet day becomes chaotic when a mischief of magpies swoops into action.

Magpies Four is a dynamic and engaging story about the chaos caused when a mischief of magpies swoops into Rowdy and Margy's house. As the pair tries to teach the squawking quartet to cook, they quickly learn that these avian critters are messy chefs

and cleaning up is even more eventful! After all the mayhem caused, the two children have had enough, but then they hear a loud thumping outside, which can only mean more trouble... An energetic, funny, and engaging rhyming story

featuring vibrant and mischievous illustrations

that will delight all readers!

By: Gleni Bailey
Illustrated by: Garin S. Adi
Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 255mm,
ISBN: 9781760362799
ISBN 10: 1760362794
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 05 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Gleni Bailey began to write children's stories due to her love of nature and desire to teach from learned experiences. Based at her home farm in Western Australia, Gleni's motivation came from the myriad of characters surrounding her. Whilst the antics of chickens, cats, sheep, other farm animals, and wildlife amused her, they also inspired, providing the context for her to subtly impart many life lessons whilst also entertaining readers. Garin Adi S. is an Indonesian illustrator who specialises in creating charming childlike illustrations. With a portfolio brimming with delightful characters and vibrant worlds, Garin has developed his distinctive style by working on a variety of different picture book projects. His talent lies in capturing the innocence and wonder of childhood, bringing stories to life with their playful and captivating illustrations.