Roy is an ordinary bird in every way. He is not the biggest, or the smallest. His squawk is not the loudest or the quietest. He even follows the same football team as everyone else. He was very normal except for one thing – he has ARMS. Absolutely nobody knows – and Roy would like to keep it that way...
That Bird Has Arms is a story about difference and identity. It's about learning to see that what sets you apart is what makes you strong, and it's about pride in your own uniqueness.
May 23, 2023
That Bird Has Arms comes from the creative team behind the successful Bin Chicken books and brings the same brightly coloured joy and hilarious avian humour. Writers Kate and Jol Temple and illustrators Ronojoy Ghosh and Niharika Hukku have combined their talents to create a quirky and loveable story about a bird named Roy who is just like any other bird, except for the fact that he has human arms. Despite their usefulness, Roy is the subject of relentless teasing from the other birds. It’s a pity because those arms can come in handy in unexpected ways. Eventually, during the grand final of That Bird’s Got Talent, Roy proves the benefits of his weird arms once and for all, saving the day and earning the respect of his former naysayers. That Bird Has Arms has plenty of contemporary charm, with screenshots of mean tweets and a slew of pop culture references that will give adults a giggle as much as younger readers. The distinct illustration style pairs Ghosh’s painterly work with Hukku’s realistic fine art background, giving this unique story an equally unique look. This is a picture book about difference and identity, taking pride in yourself and learning that what sets you apart might be the best thing about you.