Windcatcher

“The facts alone make this captivating, and children will soak it all up as the story progresses through vivid illustrations that highlight the majesty of the shearwaters’ lifecycle and the extreme challenges and dangers they all face.” – Mike Sullivan * Wildlife Australia, Summer *“The children will love this book as Diane Jackson Hill tells the story through a baby Shearwater called Hope. …The beautiful illustrations by Craig Smith bring the whole remarkable story to life and we are left to wonder how these little birds find their way by just using their own instincts on the same day every year.” * Good Reading Magazine *

Award-winning children’s author Diane Jackson Hill has always been drawn to the ocean and the creatures that call it home. A former primary school teacher, Diane’s books educate children about the marine environment in a bid to help protect and restore it for future generations. Craig Smith is one of Australia’s most prolific and popular illustrators. He has been illustrating children’s books for over 40 years, and has published over 400 titles.