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1. Adams, L.; Adams, G.; Lopez, Frank (illustrator) (1979). The Secret of the Cockatoo [SRA Australian Stories]. Sydney: Science Research Associates (SRA). 24 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. An Australian children's picture story about the Aboriginal dreamtime and the cockatoos, the plainest bird in the bush. The large colourful sketches will keep children of all ages interested in this very special story about one of Australia's most well known birds. ISBN/ASIN: 0574282076. Our Book No: 10461. $25 AUD.

2. Ainsworth, Ruth (1955). A Pill for Owl (Stage One, Book 9) (1st ed) [Ruth Ainsworth Readers]. London: William Heinemann. 30 pp. Paperback thin trade, good condition, illustrated card covers, black & white drawings, spine ends little rubbed, corner tips covers & few pages lightly creased, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. A delightful school reader story about an owl who has a cold and the other animals try to convince him that he needs medicine to feel better, but he says he is fine. Our Book No: 29128. $15 AUD.

3. Ainsworth, Ruth; Trew, Rosemary (illustrator) (1958). The Snow Bear (1st Australian ed). London: William Heinemann. 69 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, flexible cloth covers, black & white drawings, spine ends little worn, small tear cover near base spine, pages lightly toned, front hinge little split (pages firm), some edgewear corners, rubber stamp. This story for young adults (a school reader by Ruth Ainsworth) is about two children named Hans and Trudy who lived in a cottage at the foot of a mountain called the Snow Bear. They have many adventures in their mountain home including meeting a wild goose called Pippa. (Reading copy.). Our Book No: 29770. $10 AUD.

4. Andersen, Hans Christian; Ingpen, Robert (Illustrator) (2005). The Ugly Duckling (1st this ed). New York: Penguin Young Readers Group. 34 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings, slight edgewear jacket. This children's picture story by Hans Christian Andersen has been beautifully translated here from the Danish tale. The illustrations by Robert Ingpen bring his spectacular adaptation to a new generation of readers. The story is about an awkward bird and his search for acceptance, only to find that the beauty he was looking for was inside him all of the time. ISBN/ASIN: 0698400100. Our Book No: 40884. $25 AUD.

5. Athan, Mattie Sue; Deter, Dianalee; Earle Bridges, Michele (illustrator) (2000). The African Grey Parrot Handbook (Reprint ed). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational. 169 pp. Paperback small square octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings, colour text-photos. The African Grey is the most widely known parrot. It has an unparalleled ability to faithfully imitate human speech. This book contains information and advice to help you take good care of your African Grey parrot. ISBN/ASIN: 0764109936. Our Book No: 21616. $12 AUD.

6. Bindi-Bindi; Blackstock, Heather (illustrator) (1999). The Book of Australian Nursery Rhyme. Gympie, QLD: Bindi-Bindi Publishing. 56 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, tiny tear top spine, cover corners little bumped, minor edgewear. An Australian children's picture book written in verse. Meet Australian animals and birds, plus animals on a farm, also also boys misbehaving. Text by Bindi-Bindi. The large bright drawings by Heather Blackstock will delight children and adults of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0646363123. Our Book No: 10578. $15 AUD.

7. Bloom, Cameron; Greive, Bradley Trevor (2016). Penguin Bloom: The Odd Little Bird who Saved a Family (1st, reprint ed). Sydney: ABC Books / HarperCollins. 207 pp. Hardback large oblong octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, few black & white photos, minor edgewear. First edition reprint. This beautiful book is a very special story of hope and courage. This very inspiring story starts with Sam Bloom's accident which left her paralysed and very depressed. Along came Penguin the magpie chick who is left without a family after she fell from her nest, and the Bloom family care for her. Penguin is a very important member of her human family. The life-like photos show that love and care can make a big difference. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733334948. Our Book No: 28789. $25 AUD.

8. Bradford, Tricia (1988). Modern Trends in Porcelain Art: Techniques and Textures for Fur and Feathers. Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 96 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, colour photos, light foxing top edge, front flyleaf & jacket flaps little creased, minor edgewear jacket. A beautiful reference book for porcelain painters, compiled and edited by Tricia Bradford. There are a number of lessons with over 30 animal ans bird topics painted in a wide variety of techniques ranging from traditional to contemporary - from delicate to dramatic, and from soft pastel to rich flamboyant colour. There is a full or half-page colour reproduction to illustrate each lesson, and a wealth of knowledge to be gained from each artist. ISBN/ASIN: 0864171722. Our Book No: 26965. $27 AUD.

9. Braun, Lilian Jackson (2003). The Cat Who Brought Down the House (1st p/b ed). London: Headline. 244 pp. Paperback, good condition, spine creased, pages faintly toned, base spine rubbed, small tear base front cover, minor edgewear. A Jim Qwilleran feline whodunnit. Qwill and his two detecting felines solve a mystery surrounding the arrival of a film actress, and the birdnapping of her Amazon parrots. ISBN/ASIN: 0755305256. Our Book No: 26232. $10 AUD.

10. Brooks, Mary (1967). Animal Paradise [Australian Animal Paradise]. Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co., Limited. 44 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, good condition, colour drawings, spine ends chipped & bumped, some edgewear, bookshop sticker, owner's written name. Children's picture story in which Jill and John play with Australian native animals and birds. Contains delightful drawings. An occasional excursion by the English publisher into large format children's picture stories. Pagination includes pastedowns. Muir 1050. ISBN/ASIN: B004OMVYFU. Our Book No: 16209. $20 AUD.

11. Brown, Ben; Taylor, Helen (illustrator) (2008). Fifty-five Feathers (1st Puffin ed). Rosedale, NZ: Penguin Group (NZ). Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, some edgewear corners covers & few pages. This charming brightly coloured children's picture story is about a Pukeko who is concerned about her friend Gecko who is suffering the cold of winter. Wise Old Tree tells her to make him a cloak of fifty-five feathers, so she gathers feathers from kakapo's, sleeping kiwi's, kotuka's, takahe's, kea's, piwaiwaka's, kereru's, kokako's, huia's - and pukeko added a feather as well, and Gecko was grateful and much warmer thanks to all the birds. Included at the end, the author's and artist's story, and the story of the endangered Huia bird. This is a great book that has a wide age range because the colours will appeal to young children, and the easy-to-read text and counting of the feathers as they are gathered will keep older children busy. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143503156. Our Book No: 29000. $10 AUD.

12. Bruce, Jill; Wade, Jan (illustrator) (1993). Austranimals: Join Them Up or Mix Them Up (1st ed). Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 32 pp. Hardback wide octavo,no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few tiny dents front cover, spine little faded, small mark title page, light foxing inside covers. Australian children's picture story about native animals and birds. This book consists of half pages so that top and bottom halves can be mixed up to create different animals or birds. A lot of fun for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0864175698. Our Book No: 30678. $15 AUD.

13. Bunce, Wendy (2004). Gilly the Galah. Moree, NSW: Wendy Bunce / Moree Champion (printer). 9 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, rear cover corner tip lightly creased, owner's written name. A rare colourful Australian children's picture story by Wendy Bunce about a galah that could not talk. Printed by the Moree Champion, northern New South Wales. (No date, but 2004, advert, Trove Archived Websites.) Our Book No: 12981. $30 AUD.

14. Cabrera, Jane (2013). Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (1st this ed). Bath, UK: Parragon Books Ltd / Gullane Books. 28 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, top corner tips few pages little creased, minor edgewear. This beautiful children's picture story in verse is based on an original poem by Jane Taylor, starring an owl. This is an enchanting version of a favourite nursery rhyme. The text and large colourful drawings by Jane Cabrera will delight all ages. Scarce U.K. edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781472332011. Our Book No: 41091. $15 AUD.

15. Carter, Paul (2006). Parrot [Animal series]. London: Reaktion Books. 213 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings, glossy paper, minimal edgewear. A fascinating natural and cultural history of this bird. The book covers three broad areas. "Parrotics" - the historical, cultural and scientific classifications of parrots. "Parroternalia" - the association of parrots with different languages, ages, tastes and dreams of human society. "Parrotology" - the mimicry of parrots and what that can tell us about our own systems of communication. This unique natural and cultural history will interest parrot enthusiasts and specialists, as well as to a more general readership. The Australian author is an architecture academic, University of Melbourne. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 1861892373. Our Book No: 21851. $15 AUD.

16. Cawthorne, W. A.; McRae, Rodney (illustrator) (1988). Who Killed Cockatoo? (Deluxe ed). Sydney, Hunters Hill: Margaret Hamilton. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), gilt edges, full-colour glossy drawings (many full-page), autograph (written names illustrator & publisher label front endpaper). In black cloth slipcase, colour vignette front cover. The traditional English children's rhyme 'Who Killed Cock Robin?' was first adapted for Australian children over 100 years ago by William Alexander Cawthorne, in about 1870 in Adelaide. This book is thought to be one of the earliest children's picture books written and printed and published in Australia. The revised illustrations in this modern edition strive to amalgamate the many images of Australia today. Aboriginal and primitive motifs have been painted in contemporary colours to reflect the Australian landscape, sea, sun and sky. For the sake of clarity a few minor changes have been made to the verse text, but, basically, it remains the same as when it was first written. (The inaugural publication of Margaret Hamilton Books. This copy is the deluxe hardback in slipcase, limited to 200 autographed copies. This copy: no. 14.) ISBN/ASIN: 0947241043. Our Book No: 40953. $150 AUD.

17. Cayley, Neville W. (illustrator) (1940). The Solvol Bird Book: 54 Australian Birds. Sydney: J. Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd / John Sands Pty Ltd. 28 pp. Paperback small oblong, good condition, stapled pamphlet (12cm x 19cm), many full-colour drawings, colour adverts rear cover, spine little rubbed, pages lightly toned, staples slightly rusted, covers little creased, minor edgewear, owner's written name inside front cover. A children's picture book about Australian birds. A very special book for anyone wanting to learn about these amazing birds. The colourful drawings by Neville Cayley will delight young children as well as adults. Solvol is an Australian soap brand (advert rear cover). (No date, about 1940.). Our Book No: 40800. $35 AUD.

18. Cleary, Sheila; Grace, Tina (illustrator); Shaw, Roderick (book design) (1948). Aussie Birds: Stories of Some Quaint and Wonderful Australian Birds [Aussie Series]. Sydney: Current Book Distributors / Newsletter Printery. 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, black & white drawings, full-page black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, few marks rear cover, little colour loss rear cover, corners covers creased, spine worn & creased, covers lightly faded, covers little marked, some edgewear, biro name front cover. A charming Australian children's picture book about our fascinating Australian birds. The stories are about a boy named Don who makes friends with a Kookaburra and then meets many other Australian birds. (Muir 1611. Estimated date, Trove. No 2 in this series.). Our Book No: 40355. $30 AUD.

19. Clement, Rod (2004). Olga the Brolga (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, colour drawings, light creases covers & last page, cover corner tips little scuffed, light foxing flyleaf & title page, spine little creased, minor edgewear. Olga is very cross. She wants to dance, but no one will dance with her. So Olga decides to dance by herself - and when she does, something wonderful happens. The large colourful pictures and easy-to-read text in this children's picture story will delight children of any age. ISBN/ASIN: 020719758X. Our Book No: 30690. $10 AUD.

20. Cole, Ida J. L. (1949). Koo the Kookaburra (Reprint ed) [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Christchurch: Whitcombe & Tombs. 40 pp. Paperback small, stapled pamphlet (staples little rusted), good plus condition, black & white drawings including frontispiece, small patch front cover (manufacture defect), front cover corner creased, minor edgewear, copy 1. No 360 in the story book series for children aged 8 to 9 years. Told by Koo the kookaburra, who has adventures with Little Richard and sister Louise. (No date, but 1949, G3046, McLaren 360b, reprint of 1941 edition.) Anthony Horderns' sticker (Sydney department store) on front cover. Our Book No: 8967. $10 AUD.

21. Cole, Ida J. L. (1949). Koo the Kookaburra (Reprint ed) [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Christchurch: Whitcombe & Tombs. 40 pp. Paperback small, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), good plus condition, black & white drawings including frontispiece (many hand-coloured), minor edgewear, owner's written name, copy 2. No 360 in the story book series for children aged 8 to 9 years. Told by Koo the kookaburra, who has adventures with Little Richard and sister Louise. (No date, but 1949, G3046, McLaren 360b, reprint of 1941 edition. Written name, in child's script: Lynette Wood, Lakemba.). Our Book No: 8967A. $10 AUD.

22. Cole, Ida J. L. (1949). Koo the Kookaburra (Reprint ed) [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Christchurch: Whitcombe & Tombs. 40 pp. Paperback small, stapled pamphlet (staples little rusted), very good condition, black & white drawings including frontispiece, scuff mark front cover corner, minor edgewear, rubber stamp, sticker, copy 3. No 360 in the story book series for children aged 8 to 9 years. Told by Koo the kookaburra, who has adventures with Little Richard and sister Louise. (No date, but 1949, G3046, McLaren 360b, reprint of 1941 edition.) Anthony Horderns' sticker & rubber stamp (Sydney department store) on front cover. Our Book No: 8967B. $10 AUD.

23. Crabtree, Judith (2001). The Time Fliers. Sassafras, VIC: Benchmark Publications. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few pinhead dents front cover, spine ends cover corners lightly bumped. Australian children's picture book by Judith Crabtree about Amy who goes to stay with her grandmother at her country home. Amy meets time-travelling owls, helps a friend, and two girls of different generations are linked through destiny. This is a mysterious journey into the past. The beautiful illustrations bring the story to life. The story would appeal to older readers and adults who are interested in owls. ISBN/ASIN: 1876615028. Our Book No: 40232. $25 AUD.

24. Cunninghame, Lea; Cavanagh, Maree (illustrator) (2007). Friends at Piddletrent Hide: New Happenings. Brendale, QLD: Bush Telly Books. 17 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, covers lightly creased, few tiny dents front cover, spine & some pages lightly creased, minor edgewear. Australian children's picture story by Lea Cunninghame about a place in the Australian Bush, where the animals roam free in their natural environment. Meet Elizabeth the blue tongue lizard, Drake the little snake, Tops the sleepy koala, Stone the crow, King the rather loud cockatoo, Shirl the curly tailed possum, Penelope the parrot and Matty the kookaburra. The large colourful drawings by Maree Cavanagh, and easy-to-read text, will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980319606. Our Book No: 27927. $20 AUD.

25. Curtis, Sue; Oliver, Tony (illustrator) (1977). Eddy the Emu [Australian Golden Book]. Sydney: Golden Press. 30 pp. Hardback wide square octavo, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Delightful children's picture story about the adventures of an emu. ISBN/ASIN: 0855585528. Our Book No: 1485. $15 AUD.

26. Dale, Kim (1999). What Am I? (1st ed). Melbourne: Lothian Books. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, internal flaps, beautiful full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A giant lift-the-flap guessing-game book for the very young. The author's beautiful illustrations invite you to share a child's delight as favourite Australian animals and birds are revealed in their natural habitat. ISBN/ASIN: 0734400446. Our Book No: 25881. $20 AUD.

27. Davies, Gill; Twinney, Dick (illustrator) (2001). The Brave Little Owl: Join Little Owl as He Learns to Fly for the First Time! Dorking, Surrey: Templar. 22 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, colour embossed drawings, minimal edgewear. This very special children's picture story by Gil Davies comes to life with embossed drawings by Dick Twinney. Little Owl is afraid of the dark, but with encouragement from his parents and the animals of the forest he learns to give flying a try, and loves it. ISBN/ASIN: 9781848777637. Our Book No: 26133. $15 AUD.

28. De Kantzow, Megan; Graham, Amanda (illustrator) (2014). Bushranger Bill (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Australia. 24 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled, pictorial cover, card covers, colour drawings, minor spinewear, bottom corner rear cover scuffed, minor edgewear corners. The children's picture story of Bushranger Bill, a very romantic poet who lives near the Blue Mist Mountain. He has to rescue Tourmaline Lil from Captain Bluff, and he has come up with a very clever plan. This very funny children's picture story was inspired by two bower birds visiting the author. The illustrations will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781862919020. Our Book No: 40062. $15 AUD.

29. Disney, Walt (1978). COMIC: Donald Duck [Walt Disney Comic, no D254]. Sydney: Wogan Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Paperback octavo, good plus condition, colour cartoons, small edge tear front cover, tiny holes bottom edge some pages (not affecting text), edgewear. Australian edition. Cover design: Ducks marching. Three stories: A Bucket of Scones - The Mysterious Soap Bubbles - Moby Dock and Dimwitty: Undersea Swindle. Our Book No: 17296. $20 AUD.

30. Dixon, Thomas S. (1980). The Birds of Riverview. Sydney, Lane Cove: Self-Published: T. S. Dixon / Centenary of Riverview College 184 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, graphs, minor edgewear. This reference book is a catalogue of the birds of Riverview (a northcentral Sydney suburb) and has been published in conjunction with the Centenary of Riverview College (1880 - 1980). Each bird is described under headings such as First Impression, Description, Call, and Behaviour. There is a photo of most birds, and for some birds also a graph of sighting frequency for each month of the year. The author is a member of the NSW Field Ornithologists' Club. (No ISBN in the book, assigned later. ASIN: B008Q227IC.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959311106. Our Book No: 26800. $30 AUD.

31. Eastman, P. D. (1983). Are You My Mother? (Reprint ed) [Beginner Books]. New York: William Collins. 64 pp. Paperback thin octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, front cover little creased, minor edgewear. A delightful children's story about a baby bird who asks everything and everyone if they are his Mother. This book tells a simple story and the charming illustrations will keep all ages interested. (No date, but about 1983.). ISBN/ASIN: 0001713221. Our Book No: 29478. $12 AUD.

32. Eastman, P. D. (1999). The Best Nest (Reprint ed) [I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books]. London: Collins. 63 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. In this Beginner Book by P. D. Eastman, two birds search for the perfect nest. Mrs Bird cannot be found when Mr Bird searches for her, and after a few adventures himself, he discovers she has gone back to their first nest, and wants to stay there. (No date, but about 1999.). ISBN/ASIN: 0001713140. Our Book No: 40886. $12 AUD.

33. Edgecombe, Jean (1989). Phillip Island and Western Port (1st ed). Sydney, Thornleigh: J. M. Edgecombe. 131 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour photos, black & white drawings, maps, minor scratches front cover, minor edgewear. Jean Edgecombe provides a self-published compact guide to the history, natural history, people and places in the Western Port location south of Melbourne, including the fairy penguin colony on Phillip Island. ISBN/ASIN: 0731653777. Our Book No: 11713. $16 AUD.

34. Edwards, Hazel; Wilson, Rosemary (illustrator) (1986). Stickybeak (1st ed). Melbourne: Nelson. 32 pp. Hardback oblong, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few tiny dents edges, bottom corners covers little bumped. A very special children picture story by Hazel Edwards about a duck named Stickybeak who visited a family as a weekend stay from school. He lived up to his name and gave the family some memories to keep. The large colourful illustrations by Rosemary Wilson will delight any age. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0170067440. Our Book No: 29856. $25 AUD.

35. Flack, Marjorie; Wiese, Kurt (2000). The Story about Ping (Modern ed). New York: Grosset & Dunlap / Penguin Books. 32 pp. Paperback square octavo, very good condition, card covers, stapled, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Ping is a spirited little duck who lives on the Yangtze River. One night, Ping is late and stays out all night exploring the world. His funny misadventures will delight young readers as much as they did in 1933, when this classic children's tale was first published. ISBN/ASIN: 9780448421650. Our Book No: 23299. $10 AUD.

36. Fleming, Garry (1998). The Waterdragon and the Magpie-Goose. Sydney, Rydalmere: Hodder Headline. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour illustrations, minor edgewear, bookplate (school award). A beautiful Australian children's fantasy picture story by Garry Fleming about a waterdragon who dreams of flying, and then one day a mischievous magpie-goose takes him on a flight he will never forget. ISBN/ASIN: 0733606199. Our Book No: 27553. $20 AUD.

37. Fletcher, J. A. (1955). Tommy's Ride on the Emu [Whitcombe's Story Books no. 311]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 32 pp. Paperback, good plus condition, black & white drawings, cover & pages faintly toned, minor edgewear, narrow strip plastic tape along spine otherwise excellent, rubber stamps. An illustrated story for children aged 8 or 9 years, by J. A. Fletcher. Tommy goes to the lagoon to fish, but comes across an emu. The emu carries him about, and shows him the traditions of the local Aborigines. (A scarce item, but the previous school owner has "improved" it by applying narrow tape along the spine. McLaren 311i, dated about 1955: printed by W. & K. Purbrick, navy blue & red on cream cover, no printed price, Whitcombe's Story Books advert on rear cover.). Our Book No: 4183. $25 AUD.

38. Fraser, Bryce (1971). Sitting Duck: A True Story. London: MacGibbon & Kee. 192 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white photos, faint toning reverse side jacket (edge tears, minor edgewear, small chip top edge rear cover), faint foxing edges, endpapers lightly toned, bottom corners lightly bumped. Sitting Duck: A True Story, by Bryce Fraser (MacGibbon & Kee, 1971). The true story of Dora, a fresh-water duck who loves salt water, who won the heart of an Australian magazine writer who was allergic to duck feathers. This charming book, with over 50 photos and amusing text, will delight anyone who loved Born Free. ISBN/ASIN: 0261632264. Our Book No: 24425. $15 AUD.

39. Frith, Clifford B.; Walker, Cyril (editor); Parmenter, Tim (editor) (1985). Garden Birds: Attracting Birds to Australian and New Zealand Gardens. Sydney: Doubleday Australia. 160 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour text-photos, illustrated title page, colour & black & white drawings, maps, few black & white photos, spine ends little rubbed, light foxing & toning reverse side jacket (minor edgewear), light foxing edges & endpapers. Clifford Frith provides is a unique combination of gardening and ornithological information. The author offers expert advice on how to make your garden more attractive to birds. There are features on 100 garden birds throughout Australia. The beautiful artwork has been specially commissioned, and the background photos show birds in their natural habitat. ISBN/ASIN: 0868242438. Our Book No: 40995. $30 AUD.

40. Frith, H. J. (1977). Waterfowl in Australia (Reissue ed). Sydney: A. H. & A. W. Reed. 328 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), maps, charts, black & white photos, corners little bumped, pages lightly toned as common, spine jacket lightly faded, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. H. J. Frith provides a very comprehensive book on Australian waterfowl. The book is lavishly illustrated with many excellent photos as well as identification charts - for birds in flight or on water. There are also maps showing the distribution of each species, sonograms of their calls, and other drawings and diagrams. Reissued edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0589500007. Our Book No: 23863. $25 AUD.

41. Gambles, Harriet; Gambles, Patrick; Kurczok, Belinda (illustrator) (2001). Tiger Trail: A Tasmanian Epic (1st ed). Launceston: Regal Publications. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings (mostly full-page), spine & front cover little creased, light foxing title page, minor edgewear corners. Delightful children's picture story about a white-bellied sea eagle named Tikkia who flies from the forests of Indonesia to Australia to deliver a message from Suma, the great tiger who is dying, to his cousin Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger, now extinct). The illustrations tell the story. ISBN/ASIN: 9781876261160. Our Book No: 40227. $25 AUD.

42. Gibbs, May (1992). The Story of Little Obelia (Reprint ed) [Bluegum Classic]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 71 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear corners. This very special classic children's story by May Gibbs tells about the adventures of Little Obelia and her friends Ragged Blossom & Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. This is the third book of "The Tales of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie". The illustrations will delight both young and young at heart. ISBN/ASIN: 0207179069. Our Book No: 25792. $12 AUD.

43. Goodall, Gladys M. (No Date). POSTCARD: Kiwi and Egg, Stewart Island, New Zealand [Colourchrome Series W.T.677]. City Not Stated: Felicity Card Co. / Whitcoulls Ltd (Printer). N/A pp. Postcard Oblong colour picture one side, minor edgewear, no text. Postcard with a kiwi and an egg on the front side. The rear side has a full description of the kiwi shown in the photo. This kiwi is the Stewart Island Kiwi (Apteryx lawryi), the largest of the species. Our Book No: 40188. $10 AUD.

44. Gordon, Heather; Brennan, Moira (illustrator) (2014). Barossa Nanna and the Lonely Chook (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Edgecliff: Jane Curry Publishing. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, tiny bump base spine, minor edgewear. This very special children's story is about a lonely chook, and a lady called Barossa Nanna who lives in Nuriootpa, South Australia. Lonely Chook had two other hen friends, but they died. Barossa Nanna decided to get two new hens to make Lonely Chook happy. Sheila and Eva joined Lonely Chook who had a new name, Stella. The large colourful drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781922190970. Our Book No: 29032. $15 AUD.

45. Gould, Strom (illustrator); Steam Navigation Company, Peninsular & Oriental (P & O) (1955). Menu Cards: Australian Birds Designed by the Artist Strom Gould (11 cards of 12). City Not Stated: Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P & O). Each card: 4 pp. Each card: Folded small octavo (14 x 21 cm), very good condition, colour drawing front cover, corner tips some cards little scuffed, card 1 is slightly shorter at the top (presumed as issued, no text missing), minor edgewear. A set of 11 (of 12 in set) menu cards designed by the artist Strom Gould. Card No. 1 Red-Crowned Pigeon & Purple-Crowned Pigeon. Card No 2 Fairy Wrens. Card No. 3 Gouldian Finch. Card No. 4 Pink Cockatoo. Card No. 5 Count Raggi's Bird Of Paradise. Card No. 6 Rainbow Bird. Card No. 7 Regent Bower-Bird. Card No. 8 Scarlet Honey-Eater. Card No. 9 Red-Capped Robin. Card No. 10 Laughing Kookaburra. Card No. 11 Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-Winged Parrakeet, & Green Leek Parrakeet. MISSING: Card No. 12 Kingfisher. The artist also known as Charles Sidebotham Gould was born in Letchworth, England on 2/8/1910, and came to Australia in 1937. He was employed as the Sydney Morning Herald's first art director, and he also drew its first comic strip in 1944. He died in 1992. (No date, but about 1955.). Our Book No: 40503. $250 AUD.

46. Graham, Chris (2006). Choosing and Keeping Chickens (Reprint ed). London: Hamlyn / Practical Poultry Magazine. 208 pp. Paperback wide octavo (with flaps), very good condition, colour text-photos, corners covers & few pages little creased, edges lightly rubbed, tiny bump top spine, crease rear cover, minor edgewear. This book has information on over 50 of the most popular breeds. There are chapters on feeding, dealing with common ailments to breeding, and taking care of your chickens. ISBN/ASIN: 9780600614388. Our Book No: 29020. $20 AUD.

47. Head, Shakespeare; Lott, Christine (illustrator) (1986). Muregu [Shakespeare Readers]. Sydney: Shakespeare Head / Golden Press. 24 pp. Paperback wide, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, card cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A scarce school reader for children, about a grumpy Aboriginal man, Muregu, who turns into a sad owl (mopoke). The reader emphasises the value of being friendly and helpful. ISBN/ASIN: 0730202445. Our Book No: 11161. $10 AUD.

48. Hibberd, Jean; Thring, Merilyn (illustrator) (1987). Further Adventures of Peter Possum and His Friends. Wilberforce, NSW: Fitzgerald Publishing. 119 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, glossy paper, top corner front cover creased, spine little faded, minor edgewear. A wonderful story about a group of animals and birds working together and interacting with humans who want to help them keep their habitat (Thistle Fork Hospital for Birds and Animals). The delightful illustrations will bring a smile to adults and children alike. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 0949386022. Our Book No: 22318. $10 AUD.

49. Hobson, Jeremy; Lewis, Celia (2012). Keeping Chickens: Getting the Best from Your Chickens (Reprint ed). Blue Ash, OH: David & Charles. 174 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour photos (few full-page), tiny scuff spine ends, small crush top edge rear cover, minor edgewear corners & spine ends. This book discusses the care of chickens. Covers egg-laying to ease of keeping for over 70 different breeds, setting up and maintaining a healthy hen house, keeping the chickens warm - and dry and safe from predators. There is practical advice on hygiene, disease and healthcare. Learn about broody birds and egg incubation, and rear a new generation of chicks to brighten any garden. ISBN/ASIN: 9780715336250. Our Book No: 29591. $18 AUD.

50. Holderread, Dave; Sears, Elayne (drawings) (2001). Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks: Breeds, Care, Health (Reprint ed) [Storey's Guide to Raising Series]. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. 316 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings & text-photos, bottom corner tip title page creased, tiny mark fore-edge, minor edgewear corners. Dave Holderread provides a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide through every step of owning ducks. An essential source for any duck breeder, it provides information on individual breeds, feeding and housing, maximizing egg production, breeding for colour varieties, showing prize-winning ducks, health care and disease prevention. ISBN/ASIN: 158017258X. Our Book No: 27143. $15 AUD.

51. Hutchens, Frank (1931). Three Little Sketches for Pianoforte with Illustrated Titles. Sydney: W. H. Paling Pty Ltd. 8 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled, faint sticker mark, owner's rubber stamp. (Copyright date, USA, 1931.) Sheet music for three pieces: The Dream Castle - The Kookaburra - Leap Frog. Our Book No: 16272. $10 AUD.

52. James, H. R. (Harry) (1945). Birds with their Own Nests Agree Theirs is the Best that Could Possibly Be [Southern Series]. Adelaide: H. R. James & Co,. 18 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, colour full-page drawings, pages lightly toned, few marks covers, creases along spine (little worn), few staples lightly rusted, middle page spread LOOSE (other pages firm), some edgewear. A charming Australian children's picture book, published by H. R. James of Adelaide, about our fascinating Australian birds. The beautiful birds in this very special book all build a nest that they think is the best one by far. (One of 'The Southern Series', by Harry James. Muir 3736. No date, but 1945, Trove.). Our Book No: 40359. $30 AUD.

53. Jayawardena, Elmo Capt. (2018). Kakiyan: The Story of a Crow: Perhaps a Crow Knows More than You and Me (New ed). Colombo: M. D. Gunasena & Company (Private) Limited. 160 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, crease in flyleaf, bottom corner front cover creased, laminate coating lifting slightly bottom edge rear cover, minor edgewear. A heritage Sri Lankan novel for young adults, originally published in 1918. Kakiyan, a common crow, tells his story, a mixture of everyday events, from the time he was born in the Jacaranda Condominium to the twilight years of his life. Many crow personalities slip in and out of the book adding character and colour, tears and laughter to this well-crafted saga about crows, and what they think of the humans walking down below. ISBN/ASIN: 9789552127953. Our Book No: 30292. $20 AUD.

54. Jennings, Wendy L. (1997). Wild Australians (Reprint ed). Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, stapled, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. This beautiful and very colourful book by Wendy L. Jennings describes and pictures 31 of Australia's most colourful inhabitants. The author has brought them to life in her wonderful paintings, and there is a short simple description of each one. This book will appeal to any age, it is a great way for children to learn about some of our fascinating animals and birds. ISBN/ASIN: 0864177844. Our Book No: 29734. $20 AUD.

55. Johnston, Harold C. (1944). The Voice of the Bush (2nd impression ed). Brisbane: Enid Stewart Delalande / The Worker Newspaper (Printer). 62 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, fair condition only (but complete), condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, single colour drawings, full-page colour drawings, black & white text-photos, pages lightly toned, light foxing some pages, light foxing & toning covers, corners covers & some pages creased, spine worn, tide marks (previous water contact now dry) rear cover & fore-edge last few pages, small edge tears few pages, non-author written & dated dedication front flyleaf. This charming Australian children's picture story in rhyme is about our fascinating Australian animals. The main character is called Jim. He becomes friendly with a kookaburra, and along the way learns that the Australian animals are going to revolt about being hunted by humans for so many years Our Book No: 40356. $20 AUD.

56. Johnston, Harold C. (1945). The Voice of the Bush (3rd impression ed). Brisbane: Enid Stewart Delalande / The Worker Newspaper (Printer). 62 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, single-colour drawings, full-page colour drawings, black & white text-photos, pages lightly toned, minimal foxing some pages, light foxing covers, corners covers creased, staples rusted, some edgewear corner tips. Charming Australian children's picture story in verse about our fascinating Australian animals. The main character is called Jim. He becomes friendly with a kookaburra, and along the way learns that the Australian animals are going to revolt about being hunted by humans for so many years Our Book No: 40357. $30 AUD.

57. Jolly, Jim (1991). Kiwi: A Secret Life [Nature of New Zealand Series]. Palmerston North, NZ: New Zealand Natural Heritage Foundation. 62 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings & text-photos, map, minor edgewear. Jim Jolly provides a picture book for young adults describing in remarkable detail the kiwi, New Zealand's native flightless bird. The first of a series of books 'Nature of New Zealand' published by the non-profit New Zealand Natural Heritage Foundation. ISBN/ASIN: 090886423X. Our Book No: 11825. $18 AUD.

58. Kaye, E. W. (1945). Boobook [An Uncle Ted's Tale]. Sydney: E. W. Kaye / Hollander & Govett (Printer). 16 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, thin card covers, stapled, single-colour drawings (black illustration on an orange or dark blue background), staples rusted, pages lightly toned, light foxing title page, few marks some pages, several small closed tears, covers creased, cover & page corners little creased, slight loss bottom corner rear cover, spine split at cover join, some edgewear, owner's name title page (crossed out black texta). A charming Australian children's picture book about the adventures of a boobook owl. The delightful drawings and verse make this an ideal book for any age. (Muir 778. Estimated date, 1945, Trove.). Our Book No: 40351. $20 AUD.

59. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Price, Sue (illustrator) (1984). Kevin the Kookaburra (Reprint ed) [Australian Golden Books]. Sydney, Drummoyne: Golden Press. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial board cover, very good condition, colour drawings, minor scratching covers, traces of foxing & toning, minor edgewear, owner's rubber stamp. A delightful children's picture story by Barbara Ker Wilson about the adventures of Kevin the kookaburra, including being nursed by the Townsend family when injured. Delightful illustrations by Sue Price. One of the Australian Golden Book series. ISBN/ASIN: 0855587865. Our Book No: 4098. $15 AUD.

60. Kilarski, Barbara (2003). Keeping Chickens! Tending Small Flocks in Cities, Suburbs, and Other Small Spaces (Reprint ed). North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. 150 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, colour photos, minor edgewear. The author gives the detailed information that will assist you to keep chickens. There are simple instructions on feeding and caring for chickens, the breeds that are happy in small spaces, lists of the equipment that is needed, coop design, how to collect eggs, and how to keep chickens in the city and keep within the council guidelines, and most important how to keep chickens healthy and happy. ISBN/ASIN: 1580174914. Our Book No: 30274. $15 AUD.

61. Lawrenson, Diana; Huxley, Dee (illustrator) (2011). Paraphernalia's Present (Reprint ed). Sydney: HarperCollins. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corner tips. A charming children's picture story by Diana Lawrenson about a hen called Paraphernalia and her owner Dottie. Suggested reading age is primary school. The bright life-like illustrations by Dee Huxley help to bring the story to life. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733328480. Our Book No: 28977. $16 AUD.

62. Layton, Aviva; Smith, Robert (illustrator) (1984). How the Kookaburra got His Laugh (Reprint ed) [Young Australia Series]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. An Australian children's picture story by Aviva Layton. Clearly illustrated by Robert Smith. The story of a kookaburra and how he obtained his distinctive laugh. ISBN/ASIN: 0207132003. Our Book No: 1393. $15 AUD.

63. Lindenmayer, David; Beaton, Ester (photographer) (2000). Life in the Tall Eucalypt Forests (1st ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Reed New Holland 96 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (some full-page), glossy paper, maps, minor edgewear, autograph (written dedication by photographer title page). (This copy: first edition, 2000.) The beautiful photos of the animals and plants that live in the majestic mountain ash eucalypt forests of Central Highlands, Victoria, are accompanied by text about how this community works together. The entire dynamic ecosystem is able to maintain its health, and how human activities like logging can threaten that health. Text by David Lindenmayer, photographs by Esther Beaton. (Dedication reads: Dear Mary. Please accept this copy as my appreciation of your work - you've done so much for animals. Esther.). ISBN/ASIN: 1876334525. Our Book No: 40409. $25 AUD.

64. Littlejohns, R. (photographer) (No Date). POSTCARD: Australian Bird: Spotted Pardalote. City Not Stated: Publisher Not Stated. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, colour photo one side, light toning rear side, card, minor edgewear. This card has a photo of a Spotted Pardalote, the smallest Australian bird. Its nest is built in a tunnel which the bird excavates in the ground. Our Book No: 40157. $10 AUD.

65. Lockyer, John; Gunson, Dave (illustrator) (2010). My Kiwi (1st this ed). Rosedale, NZ: Penguin Group NZ. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, good condition, full-page colour illustrations, spine little creased, few small dents rear cover, bottom corner front cover creased, minor edgewear. A delightful picture book for children and young adults by John Lockyer about a young kiwi who lives in the bush behind a farm. The farm boy watches him settle in and find a mate, ready to raise a family, but a stoat arrives and attacks the kiwi. The boy wonders if he will ever see kiwi in his bush again. Later, the kiwi chick comes back with a mate, so kiwi is once again in his bush. Illustrated by Dave Gunson. There are notes about the kiwi, a New Zealand native bird. at the rear of the book. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143504238. Our Book No: 40938. $15 AUD.

66. Low, Tim (2016). Where Song Began: Australia's Birds and How They Changed the World (1st US ed). New Haven: Yale University Press (YUP). 405 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear jacket. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Tim Low, who has spent many years as a biologist, has written a rich and revealing story of the Australian continent itself, from the deep past to the human present. This book is full of information which will change the way you think about the importance of birds in the environment. ISBN/ASIN: 9780300221664. Our Book No: 41229. $40 AUD.

67. Lynch, Nu; Lynch, Kim (illustrator) (1980). Australian Animals A to Z (Reprint ed). Sydney: Lansdowne Press. Unnum 26 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial board covers, good condition, beautiful colour drawings, illustrated pastedowns, edges lightly foxed, spine ends little worn, bottom corners lightly bumped, two small dents top edge front cover, light toning few pages, minor edgewear. This educational children's picture book lists each Australian animal with a description. The large bright pictures will delight all ages, and the easy-to-read text will help any age to learn new words. ISBN/ASIN: 0701814268. Our Book No: 27809. $10 AUD.

68. Mairou, Naomi (2005). Brindlebat (1st ed). Machans Beach, QLD: Trapdoor Press. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour full-page drawings, minor edgewear, covers lightly scratched. A children's picture story about a fruit bat who cannot sleep this morning, no matter what she does! Then she meets an owl with a problem that seems even worse than hers. Can a very tired, very annoyed fruit bat find a way to solve both problems? The full-page bright illustrations and easy-to-read text will enchant children of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0958098212. Our Book No: 25920. $15 AUD.

69. Malouf, David (1984). Fly Away Peter (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Books. 134 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, pages faintly toned, minimal edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. Australian novel about three very different people brought together on the Queensland coast by their love of birds. Both sanctuary owner and employee are drawn to the war and the horrors of the trenches of Armentieres. ISBN/ASIN: 014007015X. Our Book No: 9837. $10 AUD.

70. Martin, Janet; Treskon, Ivor (illustrator) (2008). Janet the Gannet and the Boy who Dreamed of Flying (Reprint ed). Auckland: Jampot productions. 22 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, glossy color illustrations (full-page left side), half-page with text right side), bottom corner front cover little creased, minor edgewear. Children's picture story by Janet Martin about the adventures of Janet, an Australasian Gannet bird (Maori name: Takapu), and a boy named Jack. Janet wanted to fly to a place she had never been before. Jack just wanted to fly. Then one night something magical happened to Janet and Jack. The large colourful drawings by Ivor Treskon will delight all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0473100495. Our Book No: 40166. $18 AUD.

71. McCloskey, Robert (1969). Make Way for Ducklings (Reprint ed). New York: Viking Press. 58 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page single-colour drawings, spine ends little rubbed, faint foxing endpapers, two tiny closed tears spine, slight ridging top part spine. A children's picture story by Robert McCloskey, about a family of ducks who have many adventures before they find their forever home. A kind policeman helps them across a busy road on the way to their home. The large life-like drawings will appeal to all ages, and the text would suit older readers. Awarded The Caldecott Medal as 'The most distinguished American picture book for children'. ISBN/ASIN: 0670451495. Our Book No: 30229. $20 AUD.

72. Meeks, Arone Raymond (1992). Enora and the Black Crane (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (small closed tear, crease bottom edge, award sticker). Children's picture story, being an Aboriginal legend. Enora, a young Aboriginal man, has to find out the meaning of a rainbow of colour flying through the forest. Shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia. Arone has written and illustrated this beautiful book. ISBN/ASIN: 0868966436. Our Book No: 28187. $13 AUD.

73. Meeks, Arone Raymond (2002). Sisi and the Cassowary (1st ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, horizontal strip on free flyleaf (strip of paper removed leaving a light impression on the blue endpaper), minor edgewear. Children's picture story by Arone Raymond Meeks, being an Aboriginal legend. Sisa gets lost from her family, and meets a boy named Bindi who has to gather berries before he can return home. Sisi offers to help him, and he tells her he will help her to return to her family. He disappears, and Sisi wonders how she will be able to find her family. A beautiful cassowary comes along and helps her return home. Sisi thinks that the cassowary has some features like the boy she met. The author has written and illustrated this beautiful book, and previously wrote and illustrated 'Enora and the Black Crane’. ISBN/ASIN: 1865045241. Our Book No: 41076. $30 AUD.

74. Mellor, Elizabeth (2005). Oscar's Way. Seymour, VIC: Biame Network. 189 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, bookplate (publishers details), autograph (author's written name). Novel for children and young adults about two animals, Oscar the lizard and Jambie the possum, who journey through the Australian bush to a place of mystery. They meet their animal and bird friends, face danger, excitement and magical moments, and they discover there is more to themselves than ever imagined. The two creatures charm everyone and their adventures. ISBN/ASIN: 1920892915. Our Book No: 22455. $15 AUD.

75. Morris, Desmond (2009). Owl (1st ed). London: Reaktion Books. 216 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings & photos, minimal edgewear. The author explores the natural and cultural history of owls worldwide. There are 123 illustrations, 91 in colour. This very special book will appeal to anyone interested in this fascinating bird. ISBN/ASIN: 9781861895257. Our Book No: 25718. $15 AUD.

76. Morrison, Yvonne; Stanley, David (illustrator) (2010). Out in the Bush (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. This beautiful children's picture book visits the Australian bush to see how many animals and birds can be found. Each creature has a verse and number counting from one to ten. A fun way to learn to count. The easy text and large colourful illustrations makes this book suitable for any age. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780864618092. Our Book No: 28178. $12 AUD.

77. Moss, Franklin; Cunningham, Walter (illustrator) (1956). The Dove and the Eagle [Sandman Library Book]. Sydney: John Sands. 30 pp. Paperback oblong octavo, good plus condition, thick pictorial card covers (rounded corners), new black cloth spine (repair), full-page colour drawings, scuff mark front cover, rear cover creased, edgewear (particularly corners), pages lightly toned, owner's written name front cover (partly erased). A scarce children's picture story by Franklin Moss. The beautiful drawings by Walter Cunningham will make anyone smile as they read what happens to a very clever dove family. (No date, but 1956, Trove.). Our Book No: 21655. $50 AUD.

78. Murrant, Margaret; Scott, Rod (illustrator) (1995). Unique Australian Animals (New ed). Sydney: Lansdowne. 30 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour photos or drawings, creasing along spine, few creases covers (corner tips little scuffed), small dark green ink stain top edge front cover & first two pages, minor edgewear. This beautiful children's picture book by Margaret Murrant has some of Australia's very special animals with their story and illustration on the opposite page. The large colour illustrations will appeal to any age. Birds such as Rainbow Lorikeet, Lyrebird, Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Kookaburra and Emu are included along with the Possums, Echidna, Platypus, Kangaroos, Koalas and the Dunnart. Originally published in 1983 as Furred and Feathered Friends. ISBN/ASIN: 1863024700. Our Book No: 30661. $25 AUD.

79. Murray, Kay; Carter, Julie (2001). Celebrating 100 Years of the Federation of Australia 1901 - 2001 [State Emblems]. Sydney, Terrey Hills: Carter's Antiques & Collectables. 111 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, pictorial card covers (with rear flap), colour drawings (some full-page), glossy paper, tiny scuff mark top edge front cover, minor edgewear. A colourful booklet of Australian State emblems, compiled and edited by Kay Murray and Julie Carter, to celebrate the centenary of Australia, when the States united together as a federated nation. The superb colour drawings depict the unique birds, animals and plants used as emblems for each state and territory of Australia. ISBN/ASIN: 187607907X. Our Book No: 22909. $15 AUD.

80. Mystery, John (1947). John Mystery's Why Birds Sing [Laugh and Learn with Bookie Worm]. Sydney: Publicity Press. 12 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, card cover, stapled, black & white & colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's picture story, told in verse, about why birds sing - they are really fairies! (No date, late 1940s, Trove.) Our Book No: 16570. $25 AUD.

81. Ormerod, Jan (1986). Our Ollie (Reprint ed) [Little Ones Series]. London: Walker Books. 16 pp. Hardback small square octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, top corner rear cover little scuffed, covers slightly faded, light foxing endpapers. In this delightful children's book, Ollie the baby mimics the actions of several animals and birds. The author uses the softest touch of humour, and the animals highlight the special qualities of Ollie. This book has educational value. ISBN/ASIN: 0744504872. Our Book No: 30692. $12 AUD.

82. Osborn, Rick; Quinlivan, Julie (2000). Milli the Magpie. Sydney, Annandale: Envirobook. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children of all ages will love Milli the magpie, who lives in a large red gum tree overlooking Sydney Harbour. Milli's adventures, related by Rick Osborn, take her and her friends to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the Olympic stadium. The bright colourful illustrations by Julie Quinlivan are delightful. Published by Envirobook, Annandale, Sydney. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0858811812. Our Book No: 20757. $20 AUD.

83. Parker, K. Langloh; Backhaus-Smith, Rex (illustrator); Lang, Andrew (introduction); Marika, Wandjuk (introduction) (1978). Australian Legendary Tales: Being the Two Collections of Australian Legendary Tales and More Australian Legendary Tales Collected from Various Tribes (Reissue ed). Sydney: Bodley Head Australia. 188 pp. Hardback tall octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), dark plum boards (little rubbed), black & white drawings, coloured top edge (slightly faded), reverse side jacket lightly foxed, small foxed patches flaps, spine & decorative edge near spine faded, slight edgewear, spine ends creased, tiny tear top edge). A reissue in one volume of two important 19th century folk tale collections by K. Langloh Parker: 'Australian Legendary Tales' and 'More Australian Legendary Tales'. The collections were first published in separate volumes in 1896 and 1898 respectively, appearing simultaneously in London and Melbourne. The first book contains 31 stories, and the second has 23 stories. Both have prefaces by the author and introductions by Andrew Lang and Wandjuk Marika. There is a native text of one story and a glossary. Many of the stories are about animals and birds. The stories in the first book are solely from the Narran tribe (New South Wales), known among themselves as the Noongahburrahs. Those in the second book are from a wider number of tribes, but Mrs Parker used only Noongahburrah names to avoid confusing the reader with different dialects. The chapter-head illustrations in this new edition have been specially commissioned from Rex Backhaus-Smith, the well-known Queensland artist. ISBN/ASIN: 0370108418. Our Book No: 30715. $26 AUD.

84. Petersen, Diana; Richardson, Rich (illustrator) (1974). Byamul the Black Swan (1st NZ ed) [New Zealand Golden Book]. Auckland: Golden Press. 28 pp. Hardback square small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. First edition. A children's picture story by Diana Petersen about a black swan. Illustrated by Rich Richardson. A New Zealand Golden book. New Zealand edition. ISBN/ASIN: B000KKF0FK. Our Book No: 9743. $15 AUD.

85. Phillips, Linda (1931). Bush Lyrics: Four Australian Songs: High Voice [Imperial Edition no. 587: Plate B2074]. Melbourne: Allan & Co. 20 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, card cover (staples rusted), pages faintly toned as common, minor edgewear. Sheet music for four Australian bush songs: Wattle Tree - Bird Call - Bracken Brown - Where the Coloured Parrot Flies. Our Book No: 16341. $10 AUD.

86. Photogravures (1935). Australians. City Not Stated: Photogravures Pty Ltd. 14 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, good condition, stapled, pictorial thick card covers & pages, colour drawings, internally stapled, spine little rubbed, edges little foxed, staples rusted, minor edgewear corners. A delightful children's book of colorfully illustrated drawings with short descriptions about Australian wildlife. The animals and birds include: koalas, dingo, wombat, kangaroo, possums, platypus, wallaby, iguana, Leadbeater cockatoo, white cockatoo, crimson parrot, lyre bird, magpie, kookaburra, emu, and blue wren. (Estimated date, 1930s, Trove. Muir 374. ). Our Book No: 40349. $30 AUD.

87. Prenzler, Pippa; Stuart, Emma (2010). Smiley's Lost Laugh. Sydney, Alexandria: Kirkton Park Press. 31 pp. Hardback wide small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (many full-page), few tiny bumps edges, bookplate front pastedown. This beautiful children's picture story by Pippa Prenzler and Emmais Stuart is about a kookaburra named Smiley who has lost his laugh. He was grumpy and whiny from the moment he was hatched. The bright drawings will make everyone smile long before they finish Smiley's story. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921378614. Our Book No: 15850. $25 AUD.

88. Pulman, Felicity; Jenkins, David (photographer) (2013). The Little Penguins of Manly. Sydney: Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife. 46 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour photos (many full-page), top corner tip covers little bumped, minor edgewear. Felicity Pulman lovingly describes the little penguins of Manly, New South Wales. Anna and Toby are part of the Penguin Wardens Team, and in this wonderful informative book they tell the stories of the penguins, and their important role keeping the penguins safe. This is the only mainland breeding colony in NSW. Conservation and management are also covered, and how the penguin is coping with an environment increasingly affected by humans. Photographs by David Jenkins. This very special book will interest students, teachers and general readers. The book is printed on 100% recycled post consumer FSC Ecostar Gloss paper and made carbon neutral. ISBN/ASIN: 9780987570802. Our Book No: 29616. $30 AUD.

89. Putland, Helen (1998). Duck Keeping for Beginners. Sydney: Kangaroo Press. 46 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, drawings, colour photos, few page corner tips creased (bookmarks), minor edgewear & marking. A quirky little fun but practical book about all aspects of keeping ducks for pleasure, and perhaps a little profit. How to feed, house and breed ducks, how to keep them clean, and how they can coexist with hens and geese. Her infectious love for these waddling creatures is readily apparent. ISBN/ASIN: 0864179634. Our Book No: 15484. $14 AUD.

90. Radford, Elaine; Axelrod, Herbert R. (editor) (1999). Parakeets Yearbook [Budgerigars]. Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T. F. H. Publications. 64 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, glossy paper, colour text-photos, minor edgewear. All you need to know about keeping the beautiful Australian bird (budgerigars) as a pet, known as parakeets in the United States. A complete reference book in magazine form. From T. F. H. Publications. (No date, about 1999.). ISBN/ASIN: 0793819822. Our Book No: 11398. $12 AUD.

91. Reilly, Pauline (1978). Fairy Penguins: A Brief Life History with Photographs (2nd or revised, reprint ed). Hampton, VIC: P. N. Reilly. 32 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, card cover, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Pauline Reilly lovingly describes the penguin colony of Phillip Island, Victoria, based on the work by the Penguin Study Group at Phillip Island. ISBN/ASIN: 0959882820. Our Book No: 5787. $10 AUD.

92. Roberts, Sonia (1972). Bird-keeping and Birdcages: A History (1st ed). Newton Abbot, Devon: David & Charles. 143 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, spine little faded jacket (bottom edge rear cover creased, light foxing edges), light foxing front endpapers, minor edgewear. Sonia Roberts describes the aesthetics and mechanics of birdcage and aviary design. How does this reflect relationships between humans and bird? With the help of period pictures, she describes an aspect of British social history that will interest bird enthusiasts, designers, architects and anyone concerned with changing fashions - right up to today's budgerigar cult. Includes hints for collectors of cages and aviaries. ISBN/ASIN: 0715355988. Our Book No: 23739. $15 AUD.

93. Sandrel, Micheline; Durand, Paul (illustrator) (1972). The Mystery Owl. Sydney / London: Bay Books / Tom Stacey. 24 pp. Hardback small folio (31.5 x 24 cm), no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, some edgewear corner tips. Micheline Sandrel has written a delightful illustrated large-format (folio) children's picture story about the adventures of an owl. Beautifully illustrated by Paul Durand. First English edition 1972 (Bay Books, Sydney, and Tom Stacey, London). Translated from the French language. ISBN/ASIN: 0854682805. Our Book No: 3106. $25 AUD.

94. Skottowe, Lieut. Thomas; Bonyhady, Tim (editor); Attenborough, David (foreword) (1988). The Skottowe Manuscript - Newcastle 1813: Select Specimens from Nature of the Birds Animals etc. of New South Wales 1813. Volume 1: The Manuscript. Volume II: The Commentary (Facsimile ed). Sydney: David Ell Press / Hordern House. 192 pp. Two volumes in slipcase (black Murata cloth, burgundy ribbon). Each volume: Hardback large quarto (31.5 x 18.5 cm), no jacket as issued, very good condition, black board covers, colour & black & white drawings, title vignette embossed label front cover, minor edgewear. Very heavy (1.7 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. A facsimile edition in two volumes of the original illustrated manuscript by Thomas Skottowe (Select Specimens from NSW Birds, Animals, etc.), reproduced from the manuscript in the archives of the Mitchell Library, Sydney. 'Newcastle 1813' is a complete facsimile containing 27 colour plates and Thomas Mitchell's bookplate. 'The Commentary' is a companion volume containing an essay by Tim Bonyhady, black & white reproductions of the plates, transcriptions of the original text accompanied by explanatory natural history notes, and a foreword by David Attenborough. A wonderful gift for anyone interested in natural history and Australian history. (Limited edition, no 132 of 550 sets. Volume 1 is 112 pages, volume 2 is 80 pages.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908197837. Our Book No: 22274. $200 AUD.

95. Thiele, Colin (2014). Storm Boy and Other Stories (New, reprint ed). Sydney: New Holland. 178 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket (with flaps), very good condition (in very good dustjacket), minor edgewear jacket, ribbon bookmark. Short stories for young adults by Colin Thiele. The lead story 'Storm Boy' is about a special pelican called Mr Percival. The other stories are: The Water Trolley, The Lock-out, Dad Ran a Fowl Run, The Shell, The Fish Scales. . ISBN/ASIN: 9781742573755. Our Book No: 41030. $25 AUD.

96. Thiele, Colin; De Paauw, Wendy (illustrator) (1992). The Australian ABC (Reprint ed). Sydney: Weldon Kids. 32 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, few small creases & dents covers, minor edgewear. An Australian picture book by Colin Thiele, using Australian native animals to spell out the letters of the alphabet. The beautiful full-page colour drawings of Australian animals and birds will delight children and adults. A very special book to have as part of any children's collection. ISBN/ASIN: 1863021825. Our Book No: 20520A. $15 AUD.

97. Thompson, Ann-Maree; Thompson, Jan (illustrator) (2013). Bizi the Musk Duck of Barren Box Swamp (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ann-Maree Thompson / Printed by Dashing Print. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, covers & spine little creased, minor edgewear corners, autograph (author's & illustrator's written dedications inside front cover). Shortlisted for Environment Award For Children's Literature. This beautiful book is about a Musk Duck named Bizi (Biziura Lobata), who becomes very upset when he finds that his swamp is dying. He sets about to save his home. Based on the true environmental success story of Barren Box Swamp near Griffith, New South Wales. A wonderful book for any age, and a great teacher resource. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646904986. Our Book No: 29798. $30 AUD.

98. Ticehurst, Norman F (1909). A History of the Birds of Kent. London: Witherby & Co. 568 pp. Hardback very thick octavo (22.7 x 16.5 cm), no jacket, good plus condition, original black cloth cover (gilt spine lettering), top edge gilt, black & white photos (including frontispiece), foldout colour map at rear, fore-edge & bottom edge untrimmed, flyleaves toned, edges little toned & foxed, corners slightly bumped, bookplate front pastedown (blank). Heavy (1.4 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Most of this book, by a zoologist, is a detailed and referenced one-by-one description of each bird species in Kent, England. The beginning of the book contains a bibliography, a list of subscribers, and an introductory chapter (including topography, geology, vegetation, museums, previous writers). Still highly regarded today. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: B0016PXWK8. Our Book No: 12589A. $80 AUD.

99. Tiffany, Carrie (2013). Mateship with Birds (Reprint ed). Sydney: Picador. 211 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, single black & white photo, minor edgewear. prize-winning Australian novel set on a farm on the outskirts of an Australian country town in the 1950s. This is a novel about young lust and mature love. On one small farm in a vast ancient landscape, a collection of misfits question the nature of what a family can be. Winner NSW Premier's Literary Award for Fiction 2013, The Stella Prize 2013, Shortlisted Miles Franklin Literary Award 2013. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742610764. Our Book No: 29303. $15 AUD.

100. Timmers, Leo (2010). Crow (1st Australian ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner rear cover creased, light creases internal pages, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a crow who wanted to make friends with the small birds. Everyone is afraid of him, so he tries to change his colour. The easy-to-read text and bright illustrations suits all ages. (Translated from the Dutch.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780864618177. Our Book No: 28684. $15 AUD.

101. Trezise, Percy (1987). The Owl People (1st ed). Sydney: William Collins. 30 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, tiny rubbed patch front free flyleaf, spine lettering little faded, minor edgewear. A beautifully illustrated children's picture book by Percy Trezise, taken from Aboriginal mythology. About the white-faced owl and the red mopoke owl who were brothers, and with their two sisters were travelling north looking for their grandmother, the old mopoke woman. Along the way they have many adventures. Published by William Collins, 1987. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0001844857. Our Book No: 27938. $30 AUD.

102. University Press, Oxford (1943). A Picture Book of Birds. [Oxford]: Oxford University Press. 20 pp. Paperback trade, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), card cover, good condition, colour drawings, edgewear spine & corners. Estimated date: 1943 (Oxford University Library catalogue). A small children's picture book about birds. Each bird is illustrated by four sketches: male, female, young, egg. Our Book No: 8079. $10 AUD.

103. Vaughan, Marcia; Lofts, Pamela (illustrator) (2012). Snug as a Hug: An Australian Lullaby (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Gosford: Scholastic Australia. 18 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, colour drawings, crease base of spine & bottom edge rear cover & some pages, minor creases elsewhere, minor edgewear & spinewear. This beautiful well-loved children's picture book has rhyming verses and colourful illustrations of Australian animals and birds. In the author's note she states that only in fiction would the animals sleep at night. In real life, wombats, fruit bats, bandicoots and many other animals are nocturnal, sleeping during the day and becoming active at night. An ideal book for reading aloud sharing or for quiet individual enjoyment. Suggested by publisher for pre-school age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742835228. Our Book No: 30684. $10 AUD.

104. Verite, Marcelle; Ivanovsky, Elisabeth (illustrator) (1968). Tip Tip in the Sun (1st English ed). London: Geoffrey Chapman. 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial boards, colour drawings, boards little scratched, worn patches top & bottom fore-edge, hinges little loose (pages firm), top edge little foxed, staples rusted, some edgewear, owner's written name & address front pastedown. Charming collectible children's story about a little sparrow who has many adventures and meets lots of new friends. The easy to read text and charming drawings will delight adults and children alike. A lovely old book to have, or add to any others about Tip Tip. (SALE PRICE. Scarce. Apparently translated from Belgian French.). Our Book No: 23206. $15 AUD.

105. Vernon, Adele; Schneider, Dean (photographer) (1991). The Hoiho: New Zealand's Yellow-eyed Penguin (1st ed). Auckland: Hodder & Stoughton. 44 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos, minimal edgewear. Adele Vernon records the story of the yellow-eyed penguin, named hoiho ("noisy shouter") by the Maori because of its distinctive calls and trills. It is native only to New Zealand, and is a reclusive forest dwelling bird. It is the rarest penguin in the world, and conservation attempts are described. ISBN/ASIN: 034050837X. Our Book No: 20286. $15 AUD.

106. Wall, Dorothy; Harris, David (1983). Horrie Kiwi and the Kids. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 64 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (In very good dustjacket), colour & black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket (crease top corner rear cover, faint foxing reverse side), minor foxing boards (mainly top edge), bottom edge little rubbed, non-author written dedication. This delightful children's picture story by Dorothy Wall is about Horrie the Kiwi who seemed to always have disasters happen to him - however, he eventually manages to live happily ever after. This story was written about 1913 but was not published, probably because of wartime restrictions that made colour printing impossible. Now her clear and lovely colour and black and white illustrations can be seen in all their beauty, alongside a text brought amusingly up to date by David Harris, and can be enjoyed by young children everywhere. ISBN/ASIN: 0207147345. Our Book No: 27516. $18 AUD.

107. Wallace, Ian (1986). The Sparrow's Song. Canada: Viking Kestrel / Penguin Books. 28 pp. Hardback square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, faint foxing top edge reverse side jacket (minor edgewear, lightly scratched). The text and glowing illustrations by Ian Wallace add emotional richness and clarity to this heartwarming children's picture tale about rescuing an orphaned sparrow, rearing it, and then making the difficult decision to set it free. Set at Niagara Falls, Canada, in the early 1900s, this beautiful story is about love, forgiveness and the gift of life. (A Viking Kestrel book from Penguin Books Canada.). ISBN/ASIN: 0670814539. Our Book No: 24817. $20 AUD.

108. Ward, Helen (2008). The King of the Birds (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Five Mile Press. 36 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner creased front cover, tiny scuff top edge front cover, minor edgewear. The King of the Birds, by Helen Ward (Five Mile Press, 2008). A colourful children's picture story about a competition between birds to find the biggest bird. Based on a well-known fable about believing in yourself. Beautiful illustrations of birds. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742112190. Our Book No: 25872. $15 AUD.

109. Westlake, Lynelle Zita (2007). Ornella: The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark (1st ed). Brisbane, Moorooka: Boolarong. Unnum 20 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings light creasing covers & spine, top corner little creased some pages, minor edgewear corners. A wonderful children's story about a southern Boobook owl named Ornella, who was very afraid of the dark, until she was scared by a violent thunderstorm that turned day into night, and she discovered what made the sound she was frightened of and had red eyes. A read-aloud story suitable for young children. Science facts about the life of the Southern Boobook Owl are embedded in the story of Ornella with the last page of the book describing the life cycle of this species of owl. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921054754. Our Book No: 29621. $18 AUD.

110. Wild, Margaret; Brooks, Ron (illustrator) (2005). Zorro. Caracas, Venezuela: Ediciones Ekare / Edif. Banco del Libro. Unnum pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings. A classic children's picture story, written in the Spanish language, and published in Venezuela. An injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest, until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone. ISBN/ASIN: 9802573140. Our Book No: 14836. $20 AUD.

111. Wilson, Tommy (Uncle Anzac); Animators, Freelance (illustrator) (1995). Kapai and the Kauri Trees. Auckland: Random House New Zealand. 32 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, stapled, very good condition, full-page colour illustrations, minor edgewear, staples lightly rusted, pencil impressions owner's name title page. This delightful story is about a kiwi named Kapai from New Zealand who wants to know why kiwis are birds but they cannot fly. The full-page very colourful illustrations bring this story to life, and will bring a smile to any face. ISBN/ASIN: 186941263X. Our Book No: 27528. $12 AUD.

112. Wolter, Annette (1987). African Gray Parrots (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (1st English ed). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational. 63 pp. Paperback small square octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. This book has all the important information about raising African Gray Parrots: feeding, behavior, health, breeding and much more. There are eight pages of full-colour photos plus drawings. (Translated from the German.). ISBN/ASIN: 0812037731. Our Book No: 2635. $12 AUD.