Reviews
"With beautifully absorbing illustrations and a simple narrative, young readers will learn about the ecology and behaviour of this iconic bird, as well as its important role in the health of the rainforest"
Australian Birdlife, Autumn 2025
"This strikingly illustrated new release, Cassowary Dad, is a wonderful book to read aloud and share with children."
Kathryn Beilby, ReadPlus, 08 January 2024
"Cassowary Dad is a joy to read, brimming with information that kids will lap up. This one’s a keeper!"
Aleesah Dalison, Little Darlings (Facebook), 24 February 2025
"The illustrations are rich with the colours of the forest […]. The bright green of the eggs, the blue of the cassowary and the colourful seeds pop off the pages. An important book to help us learn more about this bird"
Emily Ross, Good Reading, February 2025
"Another beautifully illustrated narrative non fiction contribution from CSIRO Publishing, showcasing yet another of Australia’s enigmatic creatures"
Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf, 23 February 2025
"With rich, informative text and breathtakingly intricate illustrations, this book brings the world of the Southern Cassowary to life, showcasing its vital role in the ecosystem."
Abby, @abbys_fabulous_library (Instagram), February 2025
Details
Hardback |
February 2025 |
$ 26.99
ISBN: 9781486317578 | 32 pages | 250 x 250 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations
ePDF | February 2025
ISBN: 9781486317585
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Available from
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ePUB | February 2025
ISBN: 9781486317592
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
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Features
- Explores the fascinating world of the Southern Cassowary.
- Features the role of the cassowary ‘dad’ and his importance in raising a family.
- Showcases the gentle side of one of the world’s most dangerous birds.
- Highlights the relationships between the cassowary, plants, conservation and natural events.
Contents
Main story
About cassowaries
Glossary
Authors
Beverley McWilliams writes non-fiction and historical fiction for children. She has a passion for Australian animals and hopes her books will spark an interest in native species.
Julian Teh is a Canberra-based scientific illustrator, and the illustrator of On the Trail of the Plains-wanderer. Fuelled by a lifelong passion for birds, he uses his paintings to tell the stories of his birding experiences.
For Teachers
We have created these Teacher Notes as a free PDF download to support the use of this book in the classroom.
Teacher Notes (1.67 MB)