Title: Myke Mollard’s Birds of Prey | Author & Illustrator: Myke Mollard | PUBLISHER:
Woodslane Press | ISBN: 9781922800589 | Release: June 2025 | Available: All good
bookstores and from www.woodslane.com.au | RRP: $24.99
In his new book, Birds of Prey, Myke Mollard’s signature illustrations and engaging text bring kids
up close and personal with over 150 of the world’s most powerful, ingenious and charismatic birds
of prey. From Ospreys to owls, eagles to condors, there are magnificent representatives from
every continent .The birds are not only beautifully drawn and coloured, but the accompanying text
also vividly describes their lifestyles and habits. The wonderment of these stunning creatures,
delivered in an engaging cinematic punch, will excite the imaginations of children for life, and fully
engage any adult with a love of raptors and other birds of prey.
Myke is a children’s educator, illustrator, author and designer – and a current day eco-adventurer!
He began his career in graphic design, branding management and producing TV commercials. He
later found outlets for his passion of educating kids about the world around them, both in person in
classroom and online, and via his books which he writes and illustrates.
Myke’s books include: An A-Z of Australian Bush Creatures (2008) Australia’s Endangered Bush
Creatures (2022) Australia’s Dangerous Bush Creatures (2022) Australian Dinosaurs and Mega
Beasts (2022) Australian Backyard Birds (2023) Australian Outback Birds (2024) and Wildlife of
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (2023).
