{"product_id":"the-secret-of-the-cockatoo-l-g-adams-1979","title":"The Secret of the Cockatoo by L. \u0026 G. Adams – 1979","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lee Adams \u0026amp; G. Adams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrank Lopez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eScience Research Associates, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0574282076\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRA Australian Legend Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 unnumbered pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e29 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Secret of the Cockatoo by L. \u0026amp; G. Adams is a beautifully illustrated Australian children's picture book retelling a Dreamtime story about how the cockatoo acquired its distinctive yellow crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the story, the cockatoo is teased by the other birds for his plain appearance. While attempting to escape from Eagle, he crashes into the sun, transforming his crest into a brilliant yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated in colour by Frank Lopez, this 1979 publication forms part of the SRA Australian Legend Series, a collection presenting stories inspired by Australian Aboriginal folklore for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn appealing vintage title for collectors of Australian children's literature, illustrated picture books, folklore and stories featuring native Australian birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good. Light wear to the covers. Previous owner's name written inside the cover. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming 1970s Australian picture book featuring colourful illustrations and an imaginative explanation of the cockatoo's yellow crest. Particularly appealing to collectors of vintage Australian children's books and the SRA Australian Legend Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40921750306945,"sku":"GS260708","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/0134\/9249\/files\/TheSecretoftheCockatoo.jpg?v=1789890398","url":"https:\/\/tilbrookandco.com.au\/products\/the-secret-of-the-cockatoo-l-g-adams-1979","provider":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}