Mopoke little As children touch the pages

As children touch the pages

Tired of sounding like a walking janitor

If your cat is kneading you

These slight imperfections are inherent to wooden items and should be viewed as part of their natural beauty

Mopoke little As children touch the pagesMopoke is the Australian nickname for the Southern Boobook, our smallest and most common species of owl. They are known for a love of peace and quiet, and their eponymous mo poke call. Philip Bunting's first picture book tells the story of one little owls struggle to find peace. With a deliberately dry and clipped tone, Mopoke is designed to sound like Australian banter, channel the look of a Glenn Murcutt house, and feel as warm as a midsummer night