Bush-Turkey Needs a Friend - by Ann Göth (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Discover the joy of friendship and self-acceptance with Tom Turkey in 'Bush Turkey Needs a Friend'. Written by Science teacher and Brush Turkey researcher Dr Ann Göth, this charming children's book will take readers on an uplifting animal adventure. Follow Tom's quest to find friends, all while learning valuable life lessons about being different and gaining a newfound understanding of the Brush Turkey. With captivating illustrations and a delightful storyline, this children's book will leave young readers feeling inspired to be themselves.

Benefits of reading 'Bush Turkey Needs a Friend':

• Uplifting animal adventure with valuable life lessons about friendships and the power of self-acceptance.
• Creating an emotional connection to a young bird that initially struggles to find a friend.
• A newfound understanding of the Brush (Bush) Turkey, a remarkable Australian native bird found in bush and backyards.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 3 to 8.

Review Quotes

A charming, insightful, and sweet story that not only teaches children fascinating facts about bush-turkeys, but also valuable life lessons about resilience, perseverance, and self-acceptance. Told through simple text and beautiful, bold illustrations, Bush-Turkey Needs a Friend will leave readers feeling joyful and inspired. A highly recommended read for children preschool-aged and over.

5-star review on Goodreads. Elizabeth Kater, Children's librarian, City of Canada Bay libraries, Sydney

This charming children's book follows the story of a lone bush turkey (or Australian brush-turkey) who hatches on his own and sets out to find companions. He quickly realizes that he is different from the other birds but learns to embrace his uniqueness in an easy and relatable way for young readers. The book not only teaches about the distinctive characteristics of a brush-turkey, but also carries a deeper message of self-acceptance and embracing one's individuality. The writing and illustrations are beautifully done. At the end, there is even an educational section for parents to learn more about this fascinating species. This book would be a valuable resource for educators in teaching students about megapodes and their role in our diverse natural world.

5-star review on Goodreads. Danelle Murray, children's book author and wildlife biologist.

This is a charming and beguiling picture book that deftly describes some truly strange features of these remarkable Australian birds found in bush and backyards.

Credential on book cover. Prof. Darryl Jones, author of several books on birds.