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You and the Bowerbird
Maria Gianferrari
Illustrator: Maris Wicks
Ages: 6+
Published: 2023
Publisher:
ISBN: 978-1-250-84987-8
Keywords: STEM, Nature, Birds, Australia, Observation
With binoculars and notepad, a curious brown-skinned child watches Satin, a male bowerbird, collecting and defending his collection of items (mostly blue), in preparation for mating. Cheerful illustrations. Back matter.