A quick read that I found myself disliking from the start. It's about a magpie who sings incessantly, so every tiny snippet of verse – and each spread it's the case that one snippet, of two or three lines, is all we get – is followed by a nonsense bit of him singing, and riffing off the current rhyme scheme. That's fine and dandy – it mimics the mimicking, confident, ebullient bird – but it takes a firmer head than I to read all that out and not get embarrassed. There's no narrative, and no chance of Magpoo finding his confidence misplaced, even if some of the birds tell him to shut up. I think I was on their side, and would not find the experience of a class of kids joining in with this fun at all.

Magpoo the Magpie (Paperback)
by Soni Laugesen
a look at the extradentary nature of Australian Magpie's and their very gregarious personalities. The book shows how the character of magpies down under have a humorous and outgoing behavior.
The picture art is simple but adds alot of context to the rhyming story line.
This would be a great book for young elementary children.

Such a cute little book! The catchy rhymes make it a joy to read aloud, and the beautiful illustrations bring every page to life. It’s lighthearted, fun, and perfect for sparking smiles, definitely a delightful read for kids and grownups! I would have loved it to have more of a story line!

Thanks net galley for the ARC

A very sweet and well-illustrated children’s book. I enjoyed this one - it had a nice cadence to the writing.

Young children’s picture book with Magpoo, a magpie who’s going to sing out loud because he can and because he enjoys it. Other magpies aren’t quite so happy. The pictures are maybe a bit similar, but there is a theme of words that go along with them that I’m sure young children will enjoy using their lungs to repeat while reading this book. Came to mind, that beloved toy drum present that is bought for a favoured niece or nephew that parents might not like so much. But the child enjoys because to then it’s fun, and they just can! Thank you to Atmosphere Press and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine.

This little book offers a fun, engaging read with young ones. As an adult, I enjoyed the playful rhymes and loved the opportunity each page provides for children to sing along with Magpoo. It’s a simple story, but one that’s enjoyable and serves its purpose well. The art style reminded me of beloved childhood classics like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

I do wish there had been a bit more color variation, as that tends to hold little ones’ attention more, but overall, it’s a sweet and charming read for sharing together.

Thank you NetGalley and Atmosphere Press for the privilege of receiving this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so cute. As fans of Bluey in our house, we’ve learned about Magpies in Australia. When we saw Magpoo the Magpie, we knew we had to read it!

The adorable rhymes and the illustrations really kept my pre-schooler enthralled. Magpoo, your name is Magpie not Magpoo! But we thought Magpoo was quite funny!

The cover is fitting, but my 3 year old is more likely to choose something bright and colorful than dark green and black. The name does help counter the cover being a bit drab. Regardless, this one is a win!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Had difficulty accessing the images for the EPUB edition of this book unfortunately. Will update the review once I gain access!

Magpoo the Magpie is a joyful, rhyming tribute to self-confidence and individuality. With playful language and vibrant illustrations, this story encourages young readers to embrace what makes them unique—even when others don’t quite get it. While the plot leans more episodic than structured, Magpoo’s big personality and the book’s visual charm make it a standout read-aloud, especially for kids who feel a little "different." A fun, uplifting addition to any picture book shelf.

Thank you to Soni Laugesen and Atmosphere Press for the eARC!

Thanks to Soni Laugesen, Atmosphere Press, and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I appreciated the rhymes for the most part. Reminded me of VocabuLary, a parrot skit on YouTube Kids. But I wasn't quite sure of the book's narration.. The descriptions don't necessarily match the actions. I think focusing on Magpoo's individuality, like offering a grape to a koala, would have been more expressive.

The illustrations work well for early readers. Bold colors against white and black are perfect for older babies and younger toddlers.

Strong imagery and lovely rhyming couplets make this book a fun one and my little one got on board with the sounds and was soon repeating the magpie singing as I read the book to them.
The pictures are on the monochrome side with strong blacks, greens and blues. although the magpies in each image are fun and upside down, or flying or waving wings in contorted positions as Magpoo somersaults. A silly book in a way, but one that is great to read out loud and talk about the images with a little one at bed time.

What even was this!?
The singing didn’t even rhyme. The message was unclear. I unfortunately think this one was a flop and i would not read it to my toddler.

This was quite a cute and lighthearted children’s book that my son eagerly engaged with. The pictures looked a little gradient in the ARC, so wasn’t sure if that was done purposely or not, but would have been nice to see them as slightly sharper images. Really enjoyed it, otherwise. My husband is Métis Cree, and Magpies are sacred in his culture. I was raised English and there’s a not so nice poem about singular magpies and multiple magpies that I was raised with, so it was nice to see a positive spin on a singular magpie.

So freakin cute! This would be perfect for my baby nephew. We are a bird loving family and that includes magpies! I love the art of the magpies

"Magpoo the Magpie" is a children's book about a singing magpie. The illustrations are beautiful and enjoyable, but the story itself lacks a clear plot.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and Atmosphere Press for letting us read and enjoy this one.

We grabbed this book because the name Magpoo is funny and we couldn’t resist. This was a fun read about just not caring what others think of you and just doing what you want and what you like. The pictures were great and detailed and realistic. I liked the Australian accent so when I read it I made sure to do that for my daughter haha.

Magpoo the Magpie is about a rambunctious Australian magpie with a loud voice, penchant for getting his name wrong, and other magpie hijinks. The other magpies in the flock are constantly at Magpoo for being too loud, but does Magpoo care? No, he does not.

This is a cute book, told in rhyme, and focuses on Magpoo's individuality and the way he stands out from the crowd. The illustrations on each page are simple but effective, showing the happy-go-lucky attitude of the titular maggie.

As a parent, I'm conscious of the fact that children with ADHD often receive significantly more negative messages than their neurotypical peers - this book highlights some of those negative messages and encourages those kids to keep on being themselves despite the external pressure to fit in.

I did find the verses slightly clunky in part, with no real consistency or pattern in stanza length which did interrupt my flow of reading.

~This is a Netgalley book. All opinions are my own~

This book was about a magpie named Magpoo but that’s literally it. There wasn’t really a story. I was hoping perhaps there was a moral at play at least, but every page just talked about him singing over and over again. I don’t think this would be entertaining to anyone. The illustrations were pretty though.

This was a cute book, if a bit odd. And I really found it funny and fitting because my brother lives in Colorado and has a Magpie that visits his yard often and it is always singing. He is always telling it to be quiet and of course, visiting Colorado recently made this book relevant.

The rhymes were cute. It really did show the magpies personality. The pictures were fairly basic and repetitive so they weren’t really engaging.

Thanks Atmosphere Press, Soni Laugeson and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.