PRAISE FOR
"A GIFT FROM THE BIRDS"
"Stills has written a gentle, hopeful book grounded in courage, love and the healing presence of the natural world. With simple, age-appropriate language and thoughtfully developed themes, A Gift from the Birds is a nuanced debut and introduction to death and grief for readers aged 8–10."
Books and Publishing
"A Gift From The Birds is a thoughtful and sensitive debut novel...a deeply moving narrative that shares the very personal story of Millie and her journey of grief, but also the power of healing and hope that comes after such a devastating loss...Highly Recommended."
Kathryn Beilby, Read Plus
"Another wonderfully emotionally charged book from Text Publishing"
The Book Muse
"Such a remarkable read. I highly recommend."
Dee White
"It's beautiful. Chapter 13 is one of the most powerful pieces of writing I've read for a long time."
Reader
"I love your latest book a gift from the birds so so so much it’s the best book I have ever read"
Reader, aged 11
"A Gift from the Birds is a raw and tender exploration of grief, friendship and the healing power of nature, for children aged 8+"
Readings Monthly
"Kind and gentle. It’s important for young readers to meet characters like Millie who are navigating the unthinkable, the loss of a mum."
Karen Foxlee
"It's a beautifully written book that should be read by those who are supporting children through loss and by the children themselves who will hopefully recognise their own feelings and realise that these feelings are normal."
Reader
"It is heartbreaking, and also in its own way, a gift. The story carefully guides the reader through the experience. It doesn’t shy away from the heartache, but does so in a very age-appropriate way. A Gift from the Birds respects its readers. But it offers them hope, too."
Karys McEwen
"A beautifully told story, full of hope, courage and optimism."
Ingrid Laguna
"Beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful."
Judith Rossell
"A thoughtful, well-crafted and important story to bring into the world for confident readers aged +6 years old."
Reader
"A GIFT FROM THE BIRDS"
"Stills has written a gentle, hopeful book grounded in courage, love and the healing presence of the natural world. With simple, age-appropriate language and thoughtfully developed themes, A Gift from the Birds is a nuanced debut and introduction to death and grief for readers aged 8–10."
Books and Publishing
"A Gift From The Birds is a thoughtful and sensitive debut novel...a deeply moving narrative that shares the very personal story of Millie and her journey of grief, but also the power of healing and hope that comes after such a devastating loss...Highly Recommended."
Kathryn Beilby, Read Plus
"Another wonderfully emotionally charged book from Text Publishing"
The Book Muse
"Such a remarkable read. I highly recommend."
Dee White
"It's beautiful. Chapter 13 is one of the most powerful pieces of writing I've read for a long time."
Reader
"I love your latest book a gift from the birds so so so much it’s the best book I have ever read"
Reader, aged 11
"A Gift from the Birds is a raw and tender exploration of grief, friendship and the healing power of nature, for children aged 8+"
Readings Monthly
"Kind and gentle. It’s important for young readers to meet characters like Millie who are navigating the unthinkable, the loss of a mum."
Karen Foxlee
"It's a beautifully written book that should be read by those who are supporting children through loss and by the children themselves who will hopefully recognise their own feelings and realise that these feelings are normal."
Reader
"It is heartbreaking, and also in its own way, a gift. The story carefully guides the reader through the experience. It doesn’t shy away from the heartache, but does so in a very age-appropriate way. A Gift from the Birds respects its readers. But it offers them hope, too."
Karys McEwen
"A beautifully told story, full of hope, courage and optimism."
Ingrid Laguna
"Beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful."
Judith Rossell
"A thoughtful, well-crafted and important story to bring into the world for confident readers aged +6 years old."
Reader
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 Illustration by Christina Miesen, from the book Magic Mummy |
Hi. I’m Caroline Stills. I'm an author of books for children and an aspiring textile artist.
Welcome to my writing website.
I love to write books for young people of all ages.
Please click on the tabs at the top of this page to find out more about me as a writer.
I wish to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which I am fortunate to live and create. I pay my respects to their Elders; past and present.
