The Eagle Inside

by Jack Manning Bancroft, Bronwyn Bancroft (Illustrator)

Jimmy is the smallest bird at school. Surrounded by big, touch birds, he feels different in every way and is certain he will never fit in.

But when Eagle reminds him that being small isn't necessarily a weakness, Jimmy discovers how being different can also be a strength.

This striking story is Jack Manning Bancroft's first foray into publishing. A powerhouse success in his own right as founder and CEO of AIME, Jack has collaborated with Australia's foremost Aboriginal illustrator, Bronywyn Bancroft, to create this timeless fable about difference, belonging and courage.

Genres: Picture Books

28 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

Jack Manning Bancroft is CEO and founder of AIME, the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience. He is a graduate of the University of Sydney and Stanford University, a published children’s author, former Young Australian of the year award winner and human rights medal winner. He is the youngest person in Australian history to receive an honorary doctorate, from the University of South Australia.

Reviews

[Rachelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. The pictures are fantastic and I love the story as well. It's a great story for young readers because we all find ourselves in situations where we don't feel confident with our abilities. The use of animals in the story to tell the story is lovely. I highly recommend this book.

[Oznasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for a child, particularly one just starting school, who thinks s/he is not equal to the others.