Nicole Godwin, Susannah Crispe
Swoop
“Crispe’s illustrations are simply stunning. With beautiful soft colours and details galore, in only one setting (Magpie’s tree at the park). Crisp creates an entire world, with multiple characters that have stories of their own lovingly weaved into their expressions, clothing and accessories. It’s truly a delight to turn each page, meet a new character and imagine who they are and what has brought them to the park.”
CSIRO Publishing, 2022
A charming, cheeky story about a magpie with one very important job!
Magpie has one job, one desire, one purpose:
KEEP THE EGGS SAFE.
Always on alert for danger, will Magpie's determination be enough when rock-carrying intruders arrive?
Why do magpies swoop and why do we have such a fascination with them? Discover more about these clever, cheeky and charming songbirds through this delightful book.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
About the Author
Nicole Godwin is an award-winning children's author. She shines a light on environmental and animal rights issues and helps people think more deeply about the interconnected world around them.
About the Illustrator
Susannah Crispe is an Australian children's book and wildlife illustrator. Largely self-taught, she works primarily in watercolour and digital collage. Susannah studied Art History at the University of Sydney and Zoology at the University of New England.
