The work of
internationally acclaimed artist Dean Bowen is beautifully represented in this
tale about Lorkie the roof bird.
Lorkie is a
roofbird. He is one of seven roofbirds who make home in the Valley of Roofs
– a place of togetherness, safety and song. His best friend is Brian – they’ve
been friends since they were eggs – and Brian has a gorgeous little silent
sister called Sweetheart.
Life is
good on the rooftops, but Lorkie has a secret. He loves to hit the road. He
loves to fly up and down the highway, racing cars and chasing trucks. It makes
him feel alive and free.
The rooftops
make him feel slow. Lorkie knows he has to leave – but how can he tell Brian?
This sweet
love story about being true to yourself is a perfect framework for Bowen’s
strikingly beautiful artwork – a series of lustrous, folksy birds, villages,
vehicles and flora that combine modern style and whimsy to perfection.
Title: A Song for Lorkie
Author: Jennifer Castles
Illustrator: Dean Bowen
Publisher: Allen & Unwin, $29.99
Publication
Date: 29 August
2011
ISBN: 9781742377186
Format: Hard cover
For
ages: 4 – 8
Type: Picture Book
