Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner have teamed up for a couple of birdy books now and they are an absolute delight.

The Bower Bird is the newest triumph of feathered charm, and leaves you wanting to know more about these brilliant birds.

This latest book by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Catherine Rayner is a joy from start to finish ; comedic , entertaining but also builds up a huge sense of warmth and care towards the Bower bIrd. The young Bower bird is trying to attract a partner into his nest by building up a collect.ion of stolen items ; unfortunately the attention of his desires is fickle and not satisfied and with a twist of fate his path takes a new course. As ever Julia Donaldson’s prose is an absolute delight - perfect for all young readers and parents and careers too. Wonderful vocabulary and lovely big hearted tale. Catherine Rayner’s bring a true delight - adding to the humour and also the emotions.
A wonderful book which I will fully recommend to teachers in KS1 as well as family and friends. Magical and moving

This beautiful tale of how a bowerbird attracts a mate is the perfect mix of fiction and non-fiction and another useful teaching tool for nature and habitats. Told in Julia Donaldson's famously renowned rhyme, it is a story full of hope and heart.

Bert wants to find love and hopes that his carefully constructed bower will attract the bowerbird of his dreams. But when Nanette arrives, she's not impressed. Will Bert's hard work and presents win her over in the end or is she not the right bird for Bert after all?

Bert is a gorgeously endearing character who is bound to win over the hearts of young readers. He may not have the best luck but his efforts and determination will make you root for a happy ending. The cumulative text is warm and fun and catchy, encouraging little ones to join in with the story and become familiar with rhythm and rhyme. The illustrations by Catherine Rayner are stunning, very different in style to the illustrators who usually work alongside Julia Donaldson and capture Bert's quest with as much warmth as the text.