Margaret Wild – författare

Barnaby is a pavement artist. This morning he started drawing me. I have a head that can think, eyes that can see, ears that can hear and legs that can run. Best of all, I have a heart that can feel. Thank you, Barnaby.Award-winning writer Margaret Wild compresses epic themes into a poetic, poignant story, vividly brought to life by Mandy Ord's distinctive, dynamic art.

One day, Ella and her little brother Leif found a fledgling with a broken wing. They took him home, wrapped and fed him, and watched over him for seven days and seven nights.In time Golden Eagle was well enough to fly away, but he loved the children, so he promised to stay with them at the edge of the dark forest. Until one day, the wind whispered and the breeze caressed his feathers, and Golden Eagle forgot his promise... An unforgettable tale about love, nature and forgiveness, suitable for readers of Fox or The Duck and the Darklings from two of Australia's most-celebrated picture book creators.

Who lives in that cottage by the sea?I wish. I wish. I wish it was me.A lyrical masterpiece by Margaret Wild and Jane Tanner.

NOTABLE BOOK: 2024 CBCA Book of the Year, Early ChildhoodDuckling is running away and she's never, ever coming back! Or is she?Luckily, no matter how far Duckling roams, a mother's love is always near.A reassuring story about love and trust from bestselling author Margaret Wild, with sweetly charming illustrations by Vivienne To.'An adorable story from two of Australia's greats ... It reminded me of the space and independence our little ones sometimes need to forge their own identities and navigate the world ... A joyful, entertaining and gorgeous read.' Kids' Book Review