Fox and Fine Feathers is an ideal book for introducing concepts of environment and the impact of introduced species on Australia’s flora and fauna. Here are some possible topics for …

One day, Lyrebird, Coucal and Pitta are preening and performing and forget to look out for wily Fox. Only Nightjar, with his patchy, dull feathers, is on watch for danger. Can he warn the...

Jan 1, 2000 · One day, Lyrebird, Coucal and Pitta are preening and performing and forget to look out for wily Fox. Only Nightjar, with his patchy, dull feathers, is on watch for danger. Can he …

Fox and Fine Feathers – 2009 A timeless fable with a contemporary twist; Don’t Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen – 2013 Guaranteed mayhem if you DO! Collaborative Works Writing / Illustration

Each bird is beautifully illustrated by Narelle Oliver and blends in well with the natural environment of the forest. In contrast, the fox is drawn in striking reds and browns and has pitiless yellow …

Nov 26, 2016 · Features birds of different feathers and introduces the notion of predators, camouflage and food chains. Also provides the opportunity to talk about native vs introduced …

Lyrebird, Coucal, Pitta and Nightjar are groundbirds of the Australian forest floor.... read more. If you find a 3rd party resource that isn't accessible to you, please email the name and link of the …

The well-researched text and images in Fox and Fine Feathers perfectly capture the sounds and behaviours of the four Australian native ground birds that feature in the narrative – Lyrebird, …

A classic tale from the forest floor about the dangers of vanity and the value of being different (Libraries Australia record)

Lyrebird, Coucal, Pitta and Nightjar are birds of the forest floor. Although as different as it is possible to be, they always look out for danger and warn each other to hide. One day, …