Allan Finds His Wings

Born with one wing larger than the other, Allan the cockatielis unable to fly. Watching his friends in thesky, he worries about his future afterhe finishes school. But when a friendly pilot Mr. Doyle learns of Allan's troubles, he offers the chance of a lifetime and a way to overcome Allan's concerns.

A story filled with hope and positivity, Allan's adventure explores themes of perseverance, self-belief, and achieving your goals no matter your ability, with emotive and detailed illustrations that all readers will relate to.

About the Authors

Brooke Toppin is an Early Childhood Teacher and became interested in writing stories while studying for her degree. She hopes to spark children’s sense of wonder and connection to stories. Brooke loves walking in nature, gardening and travelling overseas. She lives in Tasmania, Australia, with her husband, two daughters and lovable labradoodle, Polly.

Christine Chugg adores animals, so it’s only natural that they feature in her writing. She can often be found reading books about them and is amazed by their astonishing ways. She is also a maker with a creative mind and enjoys upcycling materials to make useful items and giving them a new life. She lives with her husband in Tasmania, Australia.

About the Illustrator

Mariela Lotfi was born in Mendoza, Argentina and has always been captivated by the enchanting illustrations found in books. After graduating from the Faculty of Visual Artsat the National University of Mendoza, Mariela became a freelance illustrator, expressing her love of animals, people and nature through a variety of artistic techniques. Mariela now lives with her family in Switzerland.