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Budgie

Author: Joseph CoelhoIllustrator: David Barrow

When Miles rescues a lost little budgie outside his tower block, he also finds an unexpected friendship. A sweet chapter book about how one small act of kindness — and one small bird — can bring a community together.

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  • Shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2024
  • Joseph Coelho: Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-2024
  • Joseph Coelho is a multi-award-winning author
  • Own Voice
  • Black/brown representation
  • LGBTQIA+ representation
  • Single parent
  • Class/socio-economic diversity