Danger Island birds, barrows, a ferry and me written by Joanne Karcz and illustrated by Jacqui Selby, is a most delightful story for young children. It depicts the uncomplicated happy lifestyle of a small boy living on a sparsely populated little island in the Hawkesbury River, not very far from the bustle of inner city Sydney. The freedom in this little character¿s childhood to explore and enjoy nature is so different to that of many young people, making the story fun and informative, as well as developing curiosity about another child¿s home. The author¿s clever use of rhyme throughout creates a rhythm and an image that helps readers and listeners remember the story. The small amount of text, placed in a clear space on each page, is enhanced beautifully by the illustrator¿s wonderful depictions of the easy to read, everyday language used. The soft and calming illustrations capture the nature and peace of this place perfectly, add meaning and encourage readers to engage with the story. They are simple, yet detailed, making the places, characters, animal life and objects all look very real. I love the use of broad areas of colour and double page spreads encouraging young readers¿ eyes to move across the page.