My Mum is a Bird

by Angie Cue

illustrated by Evie Barrow

Published by University of Queensland Press (UQP)
ISBN 9780702268632

This is a different story that seems a little strange at first, but it tells the story of accepting differences in the family.

The sweet and gently portrayed illustrations shows the child who is anxious about a special day coming up at school for parents and carers. She doesn't want to feel uncomfortable amongst her peers at school, so

She tells the story about her mother who is a bird, not a human, How will her school friends, peers and other parents react when they see her protective mum / bird?

Join the story to see how mum and child cope with everyday tasks such as preparing breakfast and going to school, When they reach the school everyone stares at mum, they. can't quite believe what they see and start asking questions.

It appears that this book seeks to explain that while not everyone fits the mould, it doesn't mean they shouldn't get on well together and have a loving relationship.

Teachers notes are available for this book on the publishers website.

The author

Angie Cui,from China, embarked on her Australian journey at eighteen. She lives in Melbourne with her husband and two children, whom she calls the ‘ABC Family’ – a fusion of four individuals and three cultures. Imbued with a profound appreciation for the linguistic richness within her family, Angie finds delight in weaving tales through various languages. Her aspiration is to craft narratives that resonate with children, enabling them to envision themselves within the stories they read.

The illustrator

Evie Barrow is a character-driven artist and illustrator specialising in picture books. She likes cats, coloured pencils and all shades of green.