Cassowary Dad
Mayelana nale ebook
Three stripy chicks hatch ...
After patiently incubating his mate's eggs, Cassowary Dad must raise the chicks alone. Cassowary Dad nurtures, teaches and protects his chicks. But looking after three chicks is not easy. When a cyclone tears through their rainforest home, will this devoted dad be able to save his family?
A heart-warming tale about the magnificent Australian cassowary.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
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Beverley McWilliams writes non-fiction and historical fiction for children. She has a passion for Australian animals and hopes her books will spark an interest in native species.
Julian Teh is a Canberra-based scientific illustrator, and the illustrator of On the Trail of the Plains-wanderer (CSIRO Publishing, 2022). Fuelled by a lifelong passion for birds, he uses his paintings to tell the stories of his birding experiences.
