This beautifully illustrated and evocative book sets the mood with subtlety, from the minimalistic cover through to the end. The title cleverly connects the concept of collection of all things blue by satin bowerbirds with the theme of the book, reinforced by the subtle placement of images of the bird on subsequent pages.
The development of the storyline uses a sophisticated economy of language, clearly depicting setting, character and intent of the narrative. Illustrations reinforce and enhance the written text. The mainly blue/black colour palette forms a perfect backdrop to the written text and reinforces the message, with the occasional pink and gold accents highlighting the hope within. Gorgeous endpapers create a collage of familiar blue things, complementing the main body of the text.