Parrot Palace

Parrot Palace is an open invitation from the heart to step into a multi-hued, multicultural, inclusive world where difference is celebrated, tradition is valued, and the language of love is spoken. It certainly does "make the world a better place." A Must Read!’ - Professor Meenakshi Bharat, Head of English, University of Delhi.

Three inventive and daring kids, along with their families, live in a three-story apartment block called Parrot Palace.

Hari, Lily-Rosa, and Mikey come from different cultures, but their differences unite them as they form a close-knit team. They share their secrets as they navigate their dreams and challenges.

Will Mikey become a joker or follow in his dad's footsteps as a builder? Can Lily-Rosa balance her dreams of becoming a firefighter, and a ballerina? And will Hari fix the disaster he created for his Nani and mother?

They join together and confront their arch-enemy, the neighbour Mr Crabtree. It is here that they eventually find the real answers to friendship.

PRAISE FOR PARROT PALACE

‘Growing up, some of my best friends were books, and how I wish I’d had a friend and a book like this, reflecting the true, warm, beating heart of Australian multicultural diversity. Hari and his friends will stay with you long after you’ve left Parrot Palace.’ – Dr Sunil Badami, a writer, critic, broadcaster, academic and regular reporter for ABC and ABC personality.

‘Parrot Palace aptly illustrates the essence of humanity: love, care, and sharing what we have for the common good of the community we live in. I strongly recommend it to all our children growing up in Australia.’ - Dr Andrew Kwong, Winner of the 2021 Michael Crouch Award

‘With great power, we can teach our children profound truths and timeless value.’ - Professor D.R. Pattanaik, Banaras Hindu University

‘An open invitation from the heart to step into a multi-hued, multicultural, inclusive world where difference is celebrated, tradition is valued, and the language of love is spoken. It certainly does "make the world a better place!" A Must-Read!’ - Professor Meenakshi Bharat, Literature University of Delhi

‘An amazing story that brings India and Australia closer together, celebrates a human relationship that doesn’t change from one side of the Indian Ocean to the other and fosters "dosti" (friendship) between the two great nations.’ - Indranil Halder Ambassador of Halder

‘A delightful story that captures the feel of summer, school holidays, and the sheer joy of play. From the opening pages, our taste buds are tantalized with the honey of jalebi, the warm sweetness of ripe strawberries, apple pie and samosas. This is a story of now.’ - Dr Anne Benjamin, Educator

‘Parrot Palace aptly illustrates the essence of humanity: love, care, and sharing what we have for the common good of the community we live in. I strongly recommend it to all our children growing up in Australia.’ - Dr Andrew Kwong

‘Very relatable and entertaining. I read it to my 6-year-old son, and he enjoyed it thoroughly. He found it adventurous and loved how the kids helped Mr Crabtree in spite of him being mean to them. That's a life lesson.’ - Neel Banerjee, Intercultural Theatre Practitioner