Mr. Wren is feeling very blue, so Mrs. Wren decides to find out why.
With Mark Eatwell’s spectacular nature photographs and Trevor Todd’s simple, uncomplicated text, we find out Mr. Wren thinks he doesn’t measure up to other birds. But once his secret is revealed, Mrs. Wren knows just how to cheer him up.
Mr. Wren is feeling very blue, so Mrs. Wren decides to find out why.
With Mark Eatwell’s spectacular nature photographs and Trevor Todd’s simple, uncomplicated text, we find out Mr. Wren thinks he doesn’t measure up to other birds. But once his secret is revealed, Mrs. Wren knows just how to cheer him up.
With a feature film, 16 half hours of television drama, and fourteen books to his credit, Trevor Todd's work has reached millions of people worldwide. Glad Rags (1995), his 13 part children's television series, was broadcast on the BBC, Nickelodeon UK and on the Nine Network in Australia. In 1994 he won the Australian Writers Guild AWGIE for Best Children's TV Drama with Old Sam, Jasper and Mr Frank. Ingrid Rules the Waves (shortlisted, WAYBRA awards) and Revenge of the Three Blind Mice (shortlisted, YABBA awards) were published by Margaret Hamilton Books. 2001 saw the release of Bone Idol (Pan MacMillan) and two readers for the Thomas Nelson series. Street Sister Madness appeared from Pan MacMillan in 2002. He is a member of the Australian Writers Guild and the Fellowship of Australian Writers. He lives in Western Australia and when not writing he enjoys playing his guitar and singing old Beatles' songs.
Mark Eatwell first started taking photos in Bedfordale, Western Australia several years ago. He was enjoying the local bushland on his walks, and began to share photos of the beautiful wildlife he saw on Facebook. Mark first spotted Old Blue, who is on the cover of this book, in 2016. Since then, he has spent hours photographing Old Blue and his family. He has watched their chicks play games and nestle together to keep warm in winter. He has seen the male chicks mature to develop their bright blue plumage, and leave the nest to start their own families. Mark’s photos and videos have been shared worldwide. The Bedfordale Bush Market and BirdLife Australia have included his photos in their calendars. The City of Armadale has used Mark’s photos in their promotional materials, and his photos have appeared in Aviary Life, and on several Facebook pages for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Australian Geographic. He dedicates this book to his wife Gillian, his daughter Katherine, and of course Old Blue, for being a good friend.
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IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
Feeling Blue is a picture book story for 3-8 years old that shows children by practising gratitude we can change our attitude. Children love nature and the natural environment and this is a gentle way to help children enjoy a story and learn to see the goodness that is around them. Mark Eatwell’s nature photographs beautifully match Trevor Todd’s text and add an emotive pull to the story. The natural delights of our native birds and environment are showcased beautifully allowing the reader to unconsciously learn about birds as they engage with the text.
– Karen Hendrix, Buzz Words
IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
From the gorgeous front cover of the blue wren to the last page where the sun’s rays break through the misty forest, this book is a delight. A new way of bringing a traditional story to life, and a great introduction for younger readers to some of our amazing Australian birds.
– Kerry Gitten, thebooktree.com.au
IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
Don’t fret about the things you haven’t got. Rather be thankful for what you have. This message is simply and evocatively put and illustrated with stunning photographs.
– Margaret Hamilton, Pinerolo Newsletter Feb ’22