The eagle inside by Jack Manning Bancroft<br>
Ill. by Bronwyn Bancroft. Little Hare Books, 2015. ISBN
9781742974699
Highly recommended. Themes: Resilience; Overcoming obstacles;
Bullying; Doubt. This is a book for those who doubt their abilities
and hear the voices of those who put them down too loudly. It is a
delightful simple tale with birds as the central characters. The
little honeyeater enters a school contest with the encouragement of
the Eagle who sees his inner strength despite the disparaging
comments from other birds.
The illustrations by Bronwyn Bancroft are beautiful and her
colourful style, influenced by her Aboriginal heritage, is perfect
for this tale of hope and growth and rising above the negative
voices. Both author and illustrator have created a superb book full
of life and colour. The publishers too should be commended for
producing a well bound book that should grace every Library shelf,
but would also make a wonderful gift for a child.
Carolyn Hull