# The Magic Feather by Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner

The Magic Feather is a rhyming fairy tale by Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner about a girl who can understand birds and helps protect their nests. Its nature-focused adventure and illustrations may suit shared reading with young children.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 8.88 GBP
- Previous price: 12.99 GBP
- Discount: 32%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:51:32.915Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 135

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## At a glance

- A rhyming fairy-tale plot centred on birds and caring for the environment.
- The story follows a girl using a magic feather to understand birds and help save their nests from woodcutters.
- Illustrated by Catherine Rayner, with a 32-page length listed.

## Pros

- Combines a read-aloud rhyming story with themes of wildlife and environmental care.
- The bird-focused adventure gives young readers a clear narrative alongside its nature theme.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Publication date: 12 Mar. 2026
- Edition: Main Market
- Language: English
- Print length: 32 pages
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions: 25.6 x 0.9 x 28.9 cm
- Weight listed: 211 g
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 103506670X
- ISBN-13: 978-1035066704
### Reading age
- Listed age range: 3 - 6 years, from customers

## A good fit for

- Families looking for a rhyming picture book to share with children around the listed 3–6 age range.
- Readers interested in stories about birds, forests and caring for the environment.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is positive about the story and illustrations, and mentions enjoyment among five-year-olds. The reported enthusiasm may matter to families choosing a short, rhyming read-aloud, though it reflects customer impressions rather than a guarantee that every child will respond the same way. Aggregate ratings are also favourable overall, with some lower ratings in the distribution.
- Positive themes: Customers mention enjoying the story and illustrations.
- Positive themes: Feedback notes that five-year-olds enjoy the book.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Magic Feather about?
A girl receives a magic feather that lets her understand birds, then sets out to help save their nests from woodcutters.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.
### Who created the book?
The listing names Julia Donaldson as author and Catherine Rayner as illustrator.
### What age is it listed for?
The product details give a customer-sourced reading age of 3–6 years, rather than a stated publisher age recommendation.

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## Images

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