About the Book

Margo the magpie wishes she could laugh like a kookaburra or dazzle like a rainbow lorikeet.

But after a heart-to-heart with wise Daddy Magpie, she begins to see her own special qualities…and makes one final wish.

A heartfelt story about singing your own song and loving who you are, brought to life with beautiful hand-painted illustrations of iconic Australian birds.

Why You'll Love It

• Encourages children to believe in themselves and embrace what makes them unique.

• A sweet rhyming book for bedtime reading, classroom sharing or thoughtful gifting.

• End pages include a bee search and counting activity to extend engagement beyond the story.

More Details

Written by Terri Walls

Illustrated by Miranda Scherger

ISBN: 9780646718323

Format: Hardcover

Age range: 3 - 6 (and bird lovers of all ages!)

Published: November 2025