“Little Bird’s Day” By Sally Morgan, Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr (Illustrator)
A simple, universal story of a day in the life of Little Bird, as she sings the world awake, flies with Cloud, travels with Wind, nestles with Moon, and dreams among the stars.
Little Bird’s Day is a stunning collaboration between Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr. Sally’s lyrical, rhythmic writing beautifully captures the natural world and a gentle connection to Country, while Johnny’s art reflects his Yolŋu heritage, using traditional patterns, warm earth tones and fine detailing.
This poetic picture book speaks to both the flow of time and the deep bond between Aboriginal people and their environment — perfect for early childhood, yet rich in meaning for all ages.
Reviews:
“Our family read the Little Bird’s Day. It was read by a 3-year-old up to 22. The younger one was drawn to the red embellishments on the cover as the blossoms and the tactile title. He did go searching through the book for more and asked for more. The short sentences on the pages meant that imagination was used to further understand the illustrations with attention to the earthy colours that helped keep it simplistic and look at the patterns/textures that are used. The older kids particularly liked the interesting choices for descriptive words to describe things such as dusk and clouds and also the actions or behaviours that Little Bird was doing. The story was easy to follow for a smart three-year-old who likened it to his daily routine. We personally think this book would suit school aged children who have better skills to further analyse what is happening in the illustrations and use of word choice. “- Amelia Clifford
- ISBN: 9781925768923
- ISBN-10: 1925768929
- Audience: Children
- For Ages: 3+ years old
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 40
- Published: 1st April 2019
- Publisher: Magabala Books
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 25 x 25 x 1.5
- Weight (kg): 0.43
More About The Artist
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About Sally Morgan
About Sally Morgan
Sally Morgan is one of Australia’s most celebrated Aboriginal artists and storytellers—an author and painter whose work has touched generations.
From a young age, Sally was drawn to art and writing, but her creative spirit was overlooked in school, where her unique style went unrecognised. It wasn’t until she began uncovering her family’s history and reconnecting with her Aboriginal heritage that her artistic voice truly came alive. That journey gave her the confidence to create with purpose—and the rest is history.
Her groundbreaking memoir My Place became a literary phenomenon, selling over half a million copies in Australia and becoming a cornerstone of Indigenous literature. Sally has since written a number of beloved picture books for children, including Little Piggies, Hurry Up Oscar, and collaborations with acclaimed artist Bronwyn Bancroft such as Dan’s Grampa. She also teamed up with her children—Ambelin, Blaze and Ezekiel—to co-write Curly and the Fent, a beautiful example of storytelling across generations.
Now a Professor at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies at the University of Western Australia, Sally lives in Perth, where she continues to inspire with her words, art, and unwavering dedication to truth-telling and cultural connection.
Sally Morgan is one of Australia’s most celebrated Aboriginal artists and storytellers—an author and painter whose work has touched generations.
From a young age, Sally was drawn to art and writing, but her creative spirit was overlooked in school, where her unique style went unrecognised. It wasn’t until she began uncovering her family’s history and reconnecting with her Aboriginal heritage that her artistic voice truly came alive. That journey gave her the confidence to create with purpose—and the rest is history.
Her groundbreaking memoir My Place became a literary phenomenon, selling over half a million copies in Australia and becoming a cornerstone of Indigenous literature. Sally has since written a number of beloved picture books for children, including Little Piggies, Hurry Up Oscar, and collaborations with acclaimed artist Bronwyn Bancroft such as Dan’s Grampa. She also teamed up with her children—Ambelin, Blaze and Ezekiel—to co-write Curly and the Fent, a beautiful example of storytelling across generations.
Now a Professor at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies at the University of Western Australia, Sally lives in Perth, where she continues to inspire with her words, art, and unwavering dedication to truth-telling and cultural connection.