The Baron of the Bay
When an entire neighbourhood is fearful of a pesky magpie, a young boy is determined to show them that there is more to this native bird than what they see.
Everyone is afraid of the Baron of the Bay – except Reuben. Reuben believes the magpie, who swoops passers-by to protect his family, is just misunderstood. But that doesn't matter to the neighbours, who are determined to remove the bird from his home and family. This story about an iconic native Australian bird, with vibrant illustrations, will encourage readers to have understanding and compassion for animals.
Growing up in the heart of Western Sydney, Corrine Ranieri always dreamt of living life by the beach. As a child, she immersed herself in recreating the imaginary worlds that she read about in books, worlds filled with fairies and animals that wore bow ties and top hats. Corrine wanted to dedicate her life to teaching children to read so she could share this joy. After being a primary school teacher for thirteen years, and now a mother to three small children, she has found herself creating stories inspired by her children’s imaginations and personalities.
Lucia Mongioj was born in Novara, Italy. Passionate about art, Lucia specialised in Illustration and Advertising at Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan and has participated in illustration workshops with many renowned artists. Lucia won best advertising campaign in Finish Layout organised by Incentive Gift, and First Prize in a nationwide competition organised by Contè. She currently teaches Illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts Acme in Novara.
