Artist statement

‘I created Dinosaur Bird to celebrate World Cassowary Day 2022. The Southern Cassowary is large, striking and formidable. Unlike most birds, male cassowaries incubate the eggs and raise their young solo. This piece shows the tenderness of a cassowary dad taking his two chicks for a stroll.’

About the artist

Sarah Allen is an illustrator, artist, and children’s book author. Connecting to nature and raising awareness of Australian wildlife are the primary themes in Sarah‘s work. Her method of working involves a combination of drawing, hand-made collage, Photoshop and Procreate to produce work that is joyful and peaceful. Sarah’s author-illustrated picture books, Busy Beaks and Jumping Joeys, have been recognised by the Children’s Book Council of Australia.