Join Linda Harrison and author/illustrator Aura Parker to explore the delightful picture book, Bowerbird Brood. This enchanting story is a heart-warming ode to nature and a mother's love, exploring themes of protection, nurturing, and belonging vital for young children.

Discover how Aura's beautiful illustrations feature 'seek-and-find' Australian insects and birds, supporting numeracy and early science concepts like bird life cycles and subitizing. Learn how the bowerbird's nest acts as a metaphor for security, giving children the confidence to explore their world.

This episode is packed with play-based, story-inspired ideas for educators! Get practical tips for implementing inquiry-based projects on bird habitats and behaviours. Tune in to gain new ideas for using Bowerbird Brood to explore STEM, belonging, and the natural environment in your early learning setting.

Find out more:
https://www.illustrated.com.au/craft
https://www.instagram.com/auraparker/?hl=en
https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/noisy-by-nature
https://streetlibrary.org.au/what-is-a-street-library/

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