That Bird Can Draw!

Name: That Bird Can Draw!
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781805135784
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Ged Adamson

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Grandad has a new pet bird and - wow! - that bird can draw. His granddaughter loves to draw too, but her art just can't compare. Can that talented bird find a way to convince her that we're all great artists in our own way, and... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Description

Grandad has a new pet bird and - wow! - that bird can draw. His granddaughter loves to draw too, but her art just can't compare. Can that talented bird find a way to convince her that we're all great artists in our own way, and that the most important thing is doing what makes us happy?

Children will fall in love with adorable Grandad, his passionate and creative granddaughter and the cute and enigmatic pet bird Vera in this hilarious story.

Very funny and touching story about creativity and not comparing yourself to others.

Helps children celebrate their own unique talents and shows the importance of doing what we love.

Opens up discussions about how friendship and collaboration can make your favourite activities even more fun!

Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud^® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805135784

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ged Adamson

About the Author

Ged was born in Liverpool and as a child he was obsessed with drawing, listening to music and making up tunes.
In 2016, his story about a short-sighted dog, Douglas You Need Glasses! received rave reviews and became his breakthrough picture book. Ged has since written and illustrated many books including Shark Dog! and A Fox Found a Box.
He lives in London with his partner Helen and their son Rex.

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