My first book, Fly, Little Bird, is a wordless picture book about
a little girl and dog who rescue
a small lonely bird that cannot fly.
This is a story
told through pictures, so the very young can "read" it, too.
Puffin Books, Australia
Kane/Miller, US & Canada
and coming soon to Korea...!
Review excerpts for Fly, Little Bird:
“All the more poignant for its eloquent simplicity, this tale will likely find a home in many young readers' hearts, and is especially well-suited to preschoolers just learning about letting go.”
Publishers Weekly (US) February 20, 2006
“Pre-readers and readers alike will enjoy this visual treat that tickles the funny bone while providing a tender reflection on friendship.”
Kirkus Reviews (US) February 15, 2006
“This delightful book is the first for Tina Burke … her illustrative style with its rhythmical lines, energetic body language and bright colours is fresh and original”
Magpies Magazine (Australia) Vol.21 No.2, 2006
“An almost wordless book for the very young with a profound message about love, nurture and growing into independence.
The very young will feel they are ‘really’ reading when guided through this delightful book.”
The Source (Australia) 2006
Fly, Little Bird ISBN 0-14-350152-6 $14.95 AU
Fly, Little Bird was first published in 2006
by Penguin Group (Australia).
The first US/Canadian edition was published
in 2006 by Kane/Miller
Book Publishers, Inc.
It's Christmas!
It's that time of the year again -
there's so much
to
do before that special guest
in the red hat arrives!
I wrote this book while I was thinking how exciting the
lead up to
Christmas is... making decorations,
trimming
the tree, creating the perfect gift ...
and finally, on Christmas Eve, putting out a
snack
for Santa,
and hanging up the stockings.
Then all that is left to do is wait... and wait...
"...what a wonderful portrait
of how Christmas should be."
Magpies Magazine, Vol.21 No.5, 2006
"This new Australian Christmas release is a gem. Tina Burke has created an enchanting
and humorous tale..."
Sydney's Child Magazine, November 2006
Now available in the
US & Canada,
and now in Australia as a board book.
Sophie loves her cot - but now
she
has
a new bed. A big bed.
A very big bed.
"This beautifully illustrated story is perfect
for children aged up to three"
My Child Magazine, Autumn 2007
"This book is a winner with its bright illustrations that show Sophie's worry and
joy so clearly... "
Kidslit, 2007
2008 Notable Book
Children's Book Council, Australia
Puffin Books, Australia •
Puffin Books, UK
Kane/Miller, US & Canada
Also available in Spanish
Sophie's Big Bed ISBN 978 0 14 350193 0
First published in 2006
by Penguin Group Australia $12.95 AU
2007 NAHEE KIND Children's Honor Book
The Humane Society
of the United States
Great Aussie Read
National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2007
Shortlist:
Best Picture Books
of 2007
Early Childhood Australia
"... another charming, almost wordless picture books for pre-schoolers ...
Tina
Burke's water-colour illustrations are delightful..."
Reading Time, Vol 51 No 4
Penguin Group (Australia) 2007
