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'Australia's most remarkable bird is immortalised in an enchanting new book for children.
'When Edith met a cheeky young young lyrebird on her garden path, she could not guess that he would one day be known as 'A Miracle of the Dandenongs'.
'This true story, retold by Jackie Kerin and beautifully illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe, celebrates a memorable friendship between a gardener and one of Australia's most extraordinary birds.' (Publication summary)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Lyrebird! A True Story by Jackie Kerin
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , January 2013;
— Review of Lyrebird! A True Story 2012 single work picture book -
Untitled
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 28 no. 1 2013; (p. 24)
— Review of Lyrebird! A True Story 2012 single work picture book -
Old Kids on the Block Take Titles
2013
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17-18 August 2013; (p. 32) The Age , 17 August 2013; (p. 29) The Canberra Times , 17 August 2013; (p. 20) -
Lyrebird James' Cabaret Hits the Road Again, for a New Audience
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: The Age , 16 November 2012; (p. 4)
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Untitled
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 28 no. 1 2013; (p. 24)
— Review of Lyrebird! A True Story 2012 single work picture book -
Lyrebird! A True Story by Jackie Kerin
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , January 2013;
— Review of Lyrebird! A True Story 2012 single work picture book -
Lyrebird James' Cabaret Hits the Road Again, for a New Audience
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: The Age , 16 November 2012; (p. 4) -
Old Kids on the Block Take Titles
2013
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17-18 August 2013; (p. 32) The Age , 17 August 2013; (p. 29) The Canberra Times , 17 August 2013; (p. 20)
Awards
- 2013 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Eve Pownall Award
- 2013 honour book CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
- 2013 commended Whitley Awards — Children's Story
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