That Bird Can Draw!

By Author / Illustrator

Ged Adamson

Genre

Friends and family

Age range(s)

Publisher

Nosy Crow

ISBN

9781805135791

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

04-06-2026

Synopsis

Can Vera the bird (with a little help from Grandad) prove that EVERYONE can be great artist?

Grandad has a new pet bird and - wow! - that bird can DRAW. His granddaughter loves to draw too, but her art just can't compare. Can that talented bird find a way to convince her that we're all great artists in our own way, and that the most important thing is doing what makes us happy?

Children will fall in love with adorable Grandad, his passionate and creative granddaughter and the cute and enigmatic pet bird Vera in this hilarious story.

Very funny and touching story about creativity and not comparing yourself to others. Helps children celebrate their own unique talents and shows the importance of doing what we love. Opens up discussions about how friendship and collaboration can make your favourite activities even more fun! Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud (R) audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

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Reviews

Lauren

That Bird Can Draw is a lovely new picture book from Ged Adamson. The story starts with a granddaughter painting her grandad's new bird, Vera. Grandad always says that his granddaughter is the best artist, until one day Vera, his bird, shows her talents of . . . ART! That bird can paint, collage, sculpt and decorate and Grandad thinks Vera is also a great artist. Unfortunately, the granddaughter feels that she is no longer any good and stops creating her art, until one day Vera creates something rather special for her . . .

This is a sweet story about never giving up on something you are passionate about and how there can be more than one great artist in the world! Alongside the humour of the story this is a great story to share with children and spark discussions about talents and sharing these, working as a team and as well as perseverance. I look forward to sharing this one with my class.

Picture book / Reviewed by Lauren Maidman, teacher