Little Planet People: Have You Heard About the Bird?

Little Planet People: Have You Heard About the Bird? tells the inspirational tale of a small songbird who gets lost in the big, smoggy city. Though he sings sweetly for shoppers in the busy town square, lately his chirps have grown hoarse and weak. Our fine, feathered friend coughs and splutters amid the pollution - but within his distressed notes lies hope.Despite feeling ill from the dirty air, this little bird wants to make friends and rally others to create a healthier city for all. He shares his earnest ideas for positive change in the neighbourhood he calls home. Now he just needs to find caring people who will listen and spread his message of environmental awareness.Through this timely story, children will discover how even one small voice can spark a big difference. And one brave bird’s resolve to clean up his surroundings may inspire young readers to take caring action too! By befriending and supporting this fine feathered fellow, we can clear the air and help his sweet song soar once more!

Annemieke Clements is a mum and drama teacher who has dedicated years of her career to developing citizenship and leadership curriculum for the students she works with. An overwhelming attitude of ‘what I do doesn’t matter’ prompted her to explore the idea of writing. With the arrival of her wonderful daughter, it suddenly seemed more urgent to combat this lack of advocacy in young people. Annemieke’s books gently introduce environmental topics through engaging and fun stories, with the hope that the next generation will feel empowered with a sense of personal responsibility to the community around them.