Cassowary Dad

Beverley McWilliams, Julian Teh

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CSIRO Publishing
03 February 2025

Forests, rainforests; Picture storybooks; Wildlife (Children's&YA); Kids Australian

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Another lovely book from the CSIRO, this follows a male cassowary as he incubates his clutch of pearly green eggs, teaches the chicks the tricks of survival and keeps them safe.

The informative text is accompanied by pages of facts at the back of the book, and even a 'Glossowary'! It is enhanced by naturalistic and expressive illustrations by Julian Teh, who uses a muted palette in keeping with the rainforest gloom of the birds' environment. Ages 5-8. Lindy

Tap, tap, CRACK! Three stripy chicks hatch ...

After patiently incubating his mate's eggs, Cassowary Dad must raise the chicks alone. Cassowary Dad nurtures, teaches and protects his chicks. But looking after three chicks is not easy. When a cyclone tears through their rainforest home, will this devoted dad be able to save his family?

A heart-warming tale about the magnificent Australian cassowary.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.

By: Beverley McWilliams
Illustrated by: Julian Teh
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 393g
ISBN: 9781486317578
ISBN 10: 148631757X
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 03 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Main story About cassowaries Glossary

Beverley McWilliams writes non-fiction and historical fiction for children. She has a passion for Australian animals and hopes her books will spark an interest in native species. Committee member of SCBWI (South Australia), Member of the ASA and CBCA Social Media: Instagram: @beverley_mcwilliams_author, Facebook: BeverleyMcwilliamsAuthor Julian Teh is a Canberra-based scientific illustrator, and the illustrator of On the Trail of the Plains-wanderer (CSIRO Publishing, 2022) (Shortlisted, The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature 2023: Non-Fiction). Fuelled by a lifelong passion for birds, he uses his paintings to tell the stories of his birding experiences.