Hello Cocky: A Stickybeak at the Cockatoo | Australian Children’s Picture Book
Hello Cocky: A Stickybeak at the Cockatoo by Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti is a lively Australian children’s picture book celebrating one of our most recognisable, noisy and mischievous birds.
From suburban back gardens to the bush, cockatoos swoop, screech, investigate and make themselves impossible to ignore. Through playful rhyming text and bold graphic illustrations, Hello Cocky captures the intelligence, curiosity and unmistakable personality of this much-loved Australian bird.
Funny, energetic and full of character, this is a wonderful book for children who love birds, Australian wildlife and stories inspired by the natural world.
Created by award-winning Australian author Hilary Bell and illustrator Antonia Pesenti, Hello Cocky has been recognised across both picture book and children’s non-fiction categories, making it a beautiful gift and a standout addition to any children’s bookshelf.
- Written by Hilary Bell
- Illustrated by Antonia Pesenti
- Ages 3 to 7
- 36 pages
- Hardback
- Australian edition
- ISBN 9781761381577
- 300 mm high × 190 mm wide
- A Readings Best Picture Book of 2025
- CBCA 2026 Notable in Non-Fiction
- CBCA 2026 Notable in Picture Book
- Longlisted for the Australian Book Design Awards
Available from Thinkers & Makers, our Melbourne gift shop in Caulfield North, with a thoughtful collection of Australian children’s books, gifts and beautiful things worth sharing.