An adorable cast of Australian birds introduce readers to the joy of colours and the principles of colour mixing. It all starts out innocently enough when two curious curlews discover a stash of artist's paints and brushes. Who could resist this opportunity to dab a little colour here and there? Certainly not these birds, and soon enough it's a free-for-all. Readers will take particular delight in the wonderfully messy-and colourful-ending.