The 12 Birds of Christmas

From the award-winning creators of 'The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue' comes this joyful celebration of Christmas in the Australian bush, featuring 12 of Australia's most 'Christmassy' birds and most stunning native plants and flowers. Weaving throughout is a fun poem that encourages little readers to count, spot and guess what bird is on the next page.

This is a uniquely Australian book that celebrates the beauty of local birds and nature, as well the spirit of Christmas itself, with themes of giving, community and kindness.

The result is a vibrant page-turner that delights and entertains, while fostering a love for birds and the beauty of the Australian bush from the earliest age.

The must-have Christmas picture book for nature-loving families.

Other books by Jodie McLeod and illustrated by Eloise Short include:
¿ 'The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue' (CBCA Notable for Best Picture Book; Winner - Whitley Award for Best Children's Book, RZSNW; shortlisted KOALA/YABBA Awards - Best Picture Book)
¿ 'Leonard the Lyrebird' (Winner - Whitley Award for Best Children's Book, RZSNW; shortlisted KOALA/YABBA Awards - Best Picture Book)
¿ 'Lilah the Lyrebird'

PRAISE FOR 'THE BLACK COCKATOO WITH ONE FEATHER BLUE'

"A delightful rhyming read-aloud ... Superb illustrations!"

Kids' Book Review

"You are in for a special read."

Reading Time, Children's Book Council of Australia

"This book is a work of art..."

~ Whitley Award Committee, Royal Zoological Society of NSW

"Books like this have a magical quality."

The Book Muse