When Eliza finds something special on the beach, her mum says it's a stone, but Eliza knows this isn't a stone. It's an egg.

It might look like a pebble from the beach, but Eliza knows this is an egg. And one night when she hears cracking, she discovers the Stone Bird. It might still look like a stone to her mum, but Eliza knows it's alive.

Step into the magical world of one child's imagination in this stunning debut by exciting new author Jenny McCartney, illustrated by luminary of children's books Patrick Benson.

• Illustrated by legendary artist Patrick Benson who has brought the stories of Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Mal Peet and Martin Waddell to life. 
• Do you believe in the Stone Bird? Come on an adventure of the imagination.
• Jenny McCartney's poetic debut will appeal to beachcombers and daydreamers.