Danelle Murray

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.

This book follows the journey of a courageous, sensitive, hero-of-a-little-boy and his battle with cancer. One cannot help but fall in love with Alexander as you read through the pages of this book. Alex will leave a lasting impression (in Afrikaans we have a saying: "Hy trap diep spore in jou hart" which roughly translates to "He leaves footprints on your heart") as he reminds you about the value of life, love and nature. Alex, through the suffering, keeps his cheerful spirit and turns his focus on those around him. He even delivers a speech of confidence at his school about his condition, the chemotherapy he will be undergoing and why there is no reason to fear him when his hair starts falling out. The journey starts where his parents realize that something is seriously wrong, Alex has not been himself, to the frustrations of finding a proper diagnosis, treatment and care. It is a heartfelt story of communities and people coming together to support Alex and his family. It is a story of hope in the face of adversity. Alex's dad, Jeff W. Goodwin, is the author of the book and does a great job conveying this story, detailing the emotions, challenges and fears felt by Alex and his family. It is a story of importance, creating awareness around the shortfalls in medical practice and shedding light on this rare kind of cancer, Ewing sarcoma. Everyone should read it!