A Gift from the Birds

‘Kind and gentle. It’s important for young readers to meet characters like Millie who are navigating the unthinkable, the loss of a mum.’ * Karen Foxlee * ‘A beautifully told story, full of hope, courage and optimism.’ * Ingrid Laguna * ‘Beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful.’ * Judith Rossell * ‘A gentle, hopeful book grounded in courage, love and the healing presence of the natural world…It sits alongside Karen Foxlee’s Lenny’s Book of Everything and Aleesh Darlison’s Grace the Amazing.’ * Books+Publishing * 'A Gift from the Birds is a raw and tender exploration of grief, friendship and the healing power of nature, for children aged 8+.’ * Readings Monthly * ‘… a good book to read with your child to discuss themes of death, grief and loss, as well as the natural world.’ * Good Reading * ""This is a really lovely text, and is well balanced in its exploration of loss, grief and hope.” * SA English Teachers Association *