Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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'Peculiar Parents', written by Stephanie Owen Reeder and illustrated by Ingrid Bartkowiak, landed in Australian bookshops today!

Perfect for curious young readers to journey into the fascinating world of over 60 Australian animal species. Meet parrots that play drums, dancing spiders, kissing lizards and more!

Trailer and animation by Ingrid Bartkowiak and Lachlan Toft.

Order your copy from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.nla.gov.au/p/peculiar-parents?barcode=9781922507822