About
Meet Stanley. The lone star Brush Turkey in search of the perfect spot to build his nest. But things are not easy for the one they call ‘Pest’. Will Stan overcome the barrage of backyard obstacles, as he sets out on his adventure?
STANLEY the picture book, transforms the everyday habits and lifecycle of a Brush Turkey into an engaging story with a whole lot of personality. Authors Louise Zirbel and Rachel Salmon have carefully crafted the story, using rhyme and repetitive phrasing, to make the story fun and engaging for children and adults alike. Illustrator Barry Patendaude has brought the words to life through his bold and bright pictures that are quintessential to the East coast of Australia.
STANLEY is sure to be a favourite read aloud for all ages!
Reviews of STANLEY
This picture book aims to reframe this image. Readers meet Stanley, on the search for the perfect place to build his egg mound. However, he is frequently thwarted and shooed away by picknickers, gardeners, children playing, dogs and angry gardeners. Eventually, he creates a nest in a quiet spot outside of town, beneath a mango tree, guarding it from predators until the chicks hatch. Job done!
Written in rhyming couplets, the book maintains an even rhythm and the illustrations reflect the text well. A fact page at the back of the book gives further details about these unique birds.
Suitable for ages 3 – 7