
Fly, Mama, Fly!
Soar through the Australian night sky with a flying-fox mum and her pup!
Fly, Mama, Fly! takes young readers on a magical nocturnal journey with a Grey-headed flying fox and her pup. As they glide through the moonlit Australian landscape, this enchanting tale celebrates the unbreakable bond between mother and child while subtly weaving in themes of wildlife conservation.
Anna McGregor, award-winning author and illustrator of Anemone is Not the Enemy and Who’s Afraid of the Light?, brings her signature bold style to both text and artwork. Her lyrical rhymes and vibrant illustrations, featuring fluorescent colours against deep night hues, capture the wonder of Australia’s nocturnal world.
Perfect for evening cuddles, this story sparks curiosity about native wildlife and offers a valuable resource for learning about Australian ecosystems. Whether snuggled up at home, shared in a classroom, or enjoyed during library story time, this tale celebrates moments of wonder and connection. The book’s unique sideways orientation also adds an extra element of fun, inviting little hands to interact with each page.
Fly, Mama, Fly! is more than just a bedtime story – it’s a journey of love, an exploration of Australian nature, and a gentle reminder of our role in protecting the world around us.
5% of profits from each copy sold will be donated to the Australian Conservation Foundation.
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Published by Scribble, an Imprint of Scribe Publications
Printed in CMYK and fluoro Pink + holographic foil on cover
Did You Know?
Grey-headed flying foxes are a threatened species that play a vital role in pollinating plants and spreading seeds throughout the native forests of south-eastern Australia.
Flying-fox pups cling to their mothers for the first four to five weeks of life — hitching a flight while their mother searches for fruits and blossoms.
There are approximately 60 species of flying foxes worldwide. These magnificent creatures can be found in warm climate regions including India, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia.


Activities
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About the creator
Anna McGregor is a creator of modern, quirky and conceptual stories with humour and heart. Since beginning her career as a graphic designer, Anna is now emerging as an award-winning picture book author/illustrator.
Anna has a deep curiosity of all things and finds her ideas by turning the mundane on its head, merging ideas or exploring wordplay — but always with a story that connects to the human experience.
