The Big Cooee
Written by Jack Carty · Illustrated by Natasha Carty
"A little boy and girl I know took a walk not long ago, and there amongst the swaying trees they called a really big… coooeeeeee!"
Follow along as The Big Cooee travels from an Australian bushland path, floating over oceans, deserts, and through starry night skie, weaving together a world of joy and wonder.
The Big Cooee is an imaginative, lyrical story celebrates moments of shared connectio . With Jack's characteristic warmth and Natasha's breathtaking illustrations, it's a book that opens up the world, before bringing it home again.
A joyful read-aloud for curious young adventurers, and a beautiful reminder that we are all part of something bigger.
A call that travels the world
The Big Cooee was born from a love of the Australian bush and the uniquely Australian tradition of the cooee — a call that carries, that connects, that says I'm here, where are you? Jack has always been drawn to the things that bring people together across distance, and this book takes that idea and runs with it — around the world and back again.
From lush green bushland to sparkling coastlines, from windswept deserts to bustling cities under starry skies, the journey is vivid, diverse, and full of heart. Natasha's illustrations bring every landscape to life with her signature tenderness and colour.
Jack & Natasha Carty
Jack Carty is a Brisbane-based singer-songwriter and author. Natasha Carty is an illustrator and co-founder of The Cardy Club. Together they've built a creative partnership that spans picture books, greetings cards, and a shared love of making things that matter.
The Big Cooee is their fourth picture book together, published by Scholastic Australia.
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