Birlinn Books

  • The Queen of the Birds by Karine Polwart & Kate Leiper

    The Queen of the Birds by Karine Polwart & Kate Leiper

    The Queen of the Birds is a beautifully illustrated picture book which retells an old folktale and introduces readers to a wide variety of birds. The birds include hoopoes, pheasants, curlews, flamingoes, an eagle and a wren who compete to choose a new king in a story that highlights teamwork and quick thinking.