We are very pleased to be giving away one of three copies of By Alison Mclennan’s book ‘Birdie Lights Up the World’, to our GrownUps members.
All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!
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About Birdie Lights Up the World
Birdie believes she is the chosen one who lights up the world every night with her song. When the sky lights up without her one evening, she feels confused – until she realises her true potential.
In this sensitively illustrated story, featuring a cast of zoo animals, Birdie the penguin has a special role to play. Until one day she gets sick and discovers that perhaps her role was not as important as she thought. She and her friends discover that the world can light itself up at night without Birdie’s song. Birdie begins to question what her purpose is. She tries to learn the jobs the other animals do, without success. She feels lost and confused – until her zoo friends help her realise her true purpose.
Parents, grandparents, librarians and teachers will all want to gift or recommend this book. It’s for everyone, but especially for any child who has been told they are good at something and then feels the weight of responsibility to take lessons and compete, and to be the best.
‘I’d like to take pressure off kids so they can just do things they love for the pure joy of it. I want kids to have strong self-esteem and to know that they are enough.’ – Alison McLennan
ABOUT THE CREATORS
Alison McLennan is a Brisbane-based children’s author. She writes picture books, junior fiction series and will shortly publish her first graphic novel. When not writing, she works as a professional voiceover artist, singer and actor. She has two gorgeous teenagers and two adorable fur babies.
Lauren Mullinder has had a passion for drawing ever since she was able to hold a pencil. Lauren lives in Adelaide, Australia with her husband and dog Charlie and loves spending time in nature with a sketchbook in hand.
Terms and conditions
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- You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
- Competition closes on the 4th July 2023, winners will be notified via email by 6th July 2023.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be couriered. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
- Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
- GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
- By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
- One entry per household.
- Prize is non transferrable.
- You must reside in New Zealand – the prize will only be posted within New Zealand.
- You must be over 50 years of age to enter, check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.