Discover the Bunny and Bird Series by Nick Bland

Nick Bland is one of Australia’s bestselling authors and illustrators. Born on a farm in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, his creativity bloomed when he moved to the bush at the age of six. He loved to draw and write, but didn’t know how to bring those two loves together until he got a job at a bookshop. He spent the next couple of years reading every picture book that hit the shelves and began discovering his style as a storyteller and illustrator. Nick’s books include the hugely popular The Very Cranky Bear series, The Runaway Hug (with Freya Blackwood) and The Wrong Book, and his award-winning creations have been published around the world. He lives in tropical Darwin, where he works full time as an author and illustrator.

The first book in the Bunny and Bird series, Bunny and Bird #1: How to Hatch a Dragon, was published in 2023 and sets the tone for the whole series. Each book is perfect for young readers from the award-winning and bestselling picture book creator of the Very Cranky Bear. Collect them all for a wonderful gift to be read, re-read, and treasured for years to come.

Recommended for ages 3+, this series celebrates friendship and fun. Below, we have listed all of the books in the series so you can see what they’re about! The newest book, Bunny and Bird #3: How to Make a Snowman, is out now!

Bunny and Bird #1: How to Hatch a Dragon

Bunny and Bird are best friends. When Bunny buys Bird a present, Bird is surprised to receive an egg. But it’s no ordinary egg. It’s a dragon’s egg. While the egg hatches, the two friends learn that if the dragon is blue, it will make a fantastic pet. But if it’s yellow, they’re in trouble …

Buy a copy of Bunny and Bird #1: How to Hatch a Dragon here.

Bunny and Bird #2: How to be Invisible

When Bunny arrives at the park wearing Grandpa’s hat, he thinks it has made him invisible. But Bird can still see him! The more Bunny tries, the less invisible he seems. The best friends enjoy the hat even if it’s not magical. But are they sure it’s not a magical hat?

Buy a copy of Bunny and Bird #2: How to be Invisible here.

Bunny and Bird #3: How to Make a Snowman

Bunny has found a hole in the forest. A magic one! But Bird is confused. Bunny says there is a tiger, a bear and a bull inside the hole. What are they doing in there? And how can a hole help make a snowman?