Bridget Farmer Lift-the-Flap Book - The Bush Birds

Discover the birds of the Australian bush!

With twelve rhyming riddles and interactive flaps, The Bush Birds invites children to guess and reveal native birds commonly found in Australian woodlands and open forests. Each carefully illustrated spread introduces a new feathered friend, encouraging curiosity and recognition through play.

This CBCA Notable Book for 2022 is designed for young readers aged 2-10. Little ones will love the lift-the-flap surprises, while older readers can delve into the bird facts and tips for spotting birds in the wild, found at the back of the book.

Illustrated using drypoint etching and hand-coloured with watercolour paint, this book is a gentle and engaging way to inspire a love of nature and Australian wildlife.

Birds included in this book - White-browed Scrubwren, Red-browed Finch, White-winged Chough, Spotted Pardalote, Diamond Firetail, Scarlet Robin, Grey Shrikethrush, Brown Treecreeper, Golden Whistler, Dusky Woodswallow, White-plumed Honeyeater, Fantailed Cuckoo.

Hardcover, published by Black Cockatoo Books, 2021

Recycled paper

19.5 x 26cm

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Bridget Farmer is a printmaker whose delicate bird-inspired artworks celebrate Australia’s vibrant avian life while honouring the land they inhabit. Living and working on Dja Dja Wurrung country in Victoria, Bridget embraces a slow, thoughtful approach to art—one that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and care for the environment.
Her work reflects a deep respect for nature, using traditional printmaking techniques and repurposed tools from her jewellery-making days. By drawing inspiration from native birds and acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land, Bridget’s art becomes a quiet act of sustainability—inviting us to observe, appreciate, and protect the world around us