From treetops to rooftops, follow Australia’s most mischievous bird in this exuberant celebration of the cockatoo.
Who rules the skies from the back garden to the bush,
Launching from trees with a screech and a whoosh?
Bossy and smart, loves to put on a show,
Who could it be now? Why, Cocky – hello!
With playful rhyming text and bold, graphic illustrations, Hello Cocky is a conversation starter!
The distinctive Australian wildlife showcases the charismatic cockatoo, celebrating its unique personality and place in Australian culture and environments.
Important Dates
Hello Cocky is published by Scribble, an imprint of Scribe Publications.
Publication: 5th August 2025
Children’s Book Week 2025 theme: ‘Book an Adventure’ (August 16th to 23rd)
About the Creators
Hilary Bell is an author of picture books, and a multi-award-winning playwright. Her other books with Antonia Pesenti are Alphabetical Sydney, Numerical Street and Summer Time.
Antonia Pesenti is a Sydney based architect and illustrator. She combines directing the design practice Studio Fable with illustrating/designing and making beauitful books – from zines through to picture books.
