1. Animals
2. Art motifs
3. Birds
4. Humour
5. Landscapes
6. Literary devices

Little Bird rises with Sun to 'sing the world alive' and wake those who are sleeping. Soon Wind appears and so it is time to eat, feasting on the crimson blossoms that feature so dramatically on the cover. Each natural element seamlessly prompts another part of Little Bird's daily routine. Cloud's huffing and puffing leads to play, Rain's falling and splashing means it is time to bathe before Dusk and Moon signals roosting and rest.

The lyrical language creates both a wake-up call and lullaby. Figures of animals and the rocks and trees of the land and the celestial elements of Sun and Moon contribute to the outstanding design, enhanced by rich ochre colours and textured patterns.

Prominent author Sally Morgan from the Pilbara’s Palyku people has collaborated with Yolŋu man and Kestin Indigenous Illustrator Award winner Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr to craft an exceptional picture book for young children.

1. Teacher Notes by Christina Wheeler. Little Bird's Day by Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0092/5043/9268/files/Little_Bird_s_Day_Teacher_Notes.pdf?66940
2. Interview with Sally Morgan at Kids' Book Review http://www.kids-bookreview.com/2016/05/10-quirky-questions-with-sally-morgan.html
3. Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr reads Little Bird's Day https://vimeo.com/374045162
4. Interview with Magabala Books about Little Bird's Day https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2018/11/22/120327/introducing-the-picture-book-little-birds-day/
5. Your Teacher’s Guide from Blue Dot Kids Press https://www.bluedotkidspress.com/_files/ugd/c44600_dd66f814641243eb8e51205363bc6840.pdf
6. Blue Dot Kids Press, ‘Johnny Malibirr and his Little Bird’s Day book’, here the artist shows the artwork and talks about this book in his Aboriginal language, transcribed for viewers, 5 min 24 sec https://www.bluedotkidspress.com/resources