Miss Bilby – one of Colin Thiele’s last books
The late Colin Thiele, award winning author of a number of well-known Australian classics including Sun on the Stubble and Storm Boy passed away in September 2006 at the age of 85. Before he died he wrote Miss Bilby, which was published in December last year.
The major theme of this new picture book is the conservation of endangered animals like the bilby. Written in rhyming verse, it tells of gentle, shy Miss Bilby facing attacks from feral animals like foxes. The descriptive langauge, beautiful full-page illustrations and strong environmental message will appeal to primary aged students.
The next Colin Thiele book, Billy Bilby’s barbecue will be released in May 2008.
For more resources on Threatened Species, visit the CMIS Threatened Species Theme page and find resource lists, local projects and websites on this topic.
