Review: Margo the Magpie's Wish by Terri Walls

Margo the Magpie's Wish is a gentle children's story book about knowing how special we are when we simply are ourselves.

 illustrated by Miranda Scherger

Publisher: Terri Walls Books

Publication date: 1st November 2025

Genre: Children's Picture Book 

Pages: 24

RRP: AU$24.99 (hardcover)

Source: Courtesy of the author

Margo wished she was as colourful as a lorikeet or could laugh like a kookaburra.

Her father tells her she is unique and to just be herself and she will see how special and perfect she is. Margo then has positive thoughts and thinks how glossy and black her feathers are and how she sings a beautiful song to bring in the dawn.

Margo the Magpie's Wish delivers a subtle message about self acceptance and finding and rejoicing in your own unique talents.

Exquisite, life-like illustrations of Australian birdlife and flowers by Miranda Scherger will have children entranced. The full colour double page spreads are a visual delight.

The story is catchy and easy to read with its bouncy, lyrical text and would make a tender bedtime story.

Margo the Magpie's Wish is a wonderful addition to any home or classroom library as it opens conversations on what makes you special and celebrates being unique.

The end pages include a fun game to find and count the bees hiding throughout the book.

My rating 5 / 5🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶

Recommended age: 3 - 7 years

The book can be purchased here: https://www.terriwallsauthor.com/

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