Storytime with author Julie Murphy and Annie White.

Join Julie and Annie for an hour with storytelling, fun facts and activities.

Birds paddle and skedaddle.

They hop and drop and coo and woo.

See them walking! Hear them squawking!

Come and explore our magical Australian bird park! Can you spot all 61 bird species?

Imagine your local park and all the birds you can see there: galahs, magpies, cockatoos. In Bird Park you’ll be welcomed into a magical place that all Australian birds call home.

With over 60 different species of birds from the familiar pigeon to the unusual comb-crested jacana, this story takes readers on a stroll through a very miraculous park. Young children will be delighted by the lilting rhythm of Julie Murphy’s text, along with the colourful illustrations from Annie White, whether they are already bird-lovers or only just beginning to learn about the beauty of Australia’s birds.

Julie Murphy has been a children’s book author for over 20 years. Often inspired by animals and nature, she first trained as a zoologist and zookeeper. Other books of Murphy’s include Cheer up, Blobfish!, I’ve Got a Tail!, I’ve got Eyes! and Tiny Possum and The Migrating Moths.

Annie White works from her studio in Melbourne, Australia, where she has illustrated over 90 books for children. Her picture books have appeared on the CBCA Notables list, the Speech Pathology shortlist and the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlist. Her picture book Clementine’s Treasure was listed in the CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year Notables 2023.