Maggie McGeesfrom the Street with the Trees
Written by Angela Murphy • Illustrated by Tianni Fazio
Meet Maggie McGees, a magpie with a warbling bird song, and her feathered friends! A beautifully illustrated story that helps children identify Australia's native birds through their personalities and real bird sounds.
At a Glance
Take a PeekInside
See what makes Maggie McGees special! Preview the beautiful illustrations, meet the bird characters, and discover the interactive features before you buy.
Why Children LoveThis Book
Carefully crafted to engage young minds with authentic Australian wildlife and real bird sounds
STUNNING
ARTWORK
Hand-drawn magic by Brisbane illustrator Tianni Fazio
QUEENSLAND
STORYTELLER
Storytelling by Queensland playwright Angela Murphy
LEARN & PLAY
Discover Australia's native birds through interactive storytelling
REAL BIRD
SOUNDS
Create your own bush symphony with authentic Australian calls
Create Your OwnBush Symphony
Mix bird sounds together like a musical band
You've met Maggie McGees and her friends in our story. Now hear how they really sound in the Aussie bush.
Mix & Layer
Play multiple birds at once and adjust each volume
Learn More
Tap info to discover facts about each bird
7 Real Birds
Authentic calls from Australian native birds
Easy Access
Scan the QR code in your book to start
How It Works
Scan the QR Code
Find the QR code on the front or back page of your book
Tap Each Bird
Click on any bird character to hear their real voice
Create Your Symphony
Mix multiple birds together to make your own bush band
What ParentsWill Love
The benefits you'll experience with Maggie McGees
Educational & Engaging
Your child will learn to identify Australian native birds by sight and sound, building a connection with local wildlife.
Interactive Learning
No apps needed! The web-based soundboard works on any device, making story time interactive and memorable.
Quality Time Together
Create bonding moments as you explore the story together, mixing bird sounds and discovering Australian nature.
Supporting Local
You'll be supporting Queensland artists and authors while helping your child discover the birds in their own backyard.
A Local StoryMade with Love
Maggie McGees is a truly local Queensland production, created by local Queensland artist and author and proudly printed and produced in Queensland.
Author Angela Murphy
Angela Murphy is a Queensland playwright and storyteller. Her mother Molly was a keen birdwatcher and shared her love of Australian birds with her. Angela wrote this story to pass on the wonder of birds and storytelling to her granddaughters, Chloe and Maisie. She divides her time between the vibrant city of Brisbane and the tropical paradise of Cairns, drawing inspiration from Queensland's diverse landscapes and unique bird life.
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Illustrator Tianni Fazio
Tianni Fazio is a Brisbane-based artist and illustrator with a love of Australian colours and environment. Tianni's work captures the life and stories of urban Australia. She specialises in house and garden illustrations, capturing the personality of birds is a familiar narrative in her imagery. Tianni brings her Brisbane-based artistry to every page, capturing the authentic spirit of suburban Australian life.
Visit Tianni's Website →Supporting Local Queensland
When you purchase Maggie McGees, you're supporting local Queensland talent and keeping our storytelling traditions alive for the next generation.