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Hello Cocky
Hello Cocky
Hello Cocky
Hello Cocky
Hello Cocky
Hello Cocky
Hello Cocky
Hello Cocky
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Hello Cocky

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From treetops to rooftops, follow Australia's most mischievous bird in this exuberant celebration of the cockatoo.

Who rules the skies from back garden to bush,
Launching from trees with a screech and a whoosh?
Bossy and smart, loves to put on a show,
Who could it be now? Why, Cocky - hello!

With playful rhyming text and bold, graphic illustrations, award-winning creators Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti celebrate the unique spirit and curiosity of the cockatoo.

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MORE INFO
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Scribe Publications
Country
Australia
Date
5 August 2025
Pages
32
ISBN
9781761381577

From treetops to rooftops, follow Australia's most mischievous bird in this exuberant celebration of the cockatoo.

Who rules the skies from back garden to bush,
Launching from trees with a screech and a whoosh?
Bossy and smart, loves to put on a show,
Who could it be now? Why, Cocky - hello!

With playful rhyming text and bold, graphic illustrations, award-winning creators Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti celebrate the unique spirit and curiosity of the cockatoo.

Read More
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Scribe Publications
Country
Australia
Date
5 August 2025
Pages
32
ISBN
9781761381577
 
Book Review

Hello Cocky
by Hilary Bell, Antonia Pesenti (illus.)

by Kim Gruschow, Jul 2025

Cockatoos are smart and beautiful birds with boundless personality and vocalisations. This excellent new picture book perfectly captures the unique character of the cockatoo. It’s a wonderful rhyming story that is a complete joy to read aloud. Antonia Pesenti is well-known for her stylish, bold and fun illustrations. She has done a great job of showcasing the cheeky habits of cockatoos, as well as celebrating their striking looks. Pages that feature cockatoos sneaking a hot chip or two are sure to provoke lots of giggles and maybe even a few shrieks.

This is another top-tier picture book, produced to the highest standard by Melbourne-based publisher Scribble, and everyone aged 2+ will have a great time sharing this book.

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