Children's picture book. When Zoe paints a flock of wild birds in open country, she wonders where the picture came from. Her answer comes when she looks over her fence to see a caged cockatoo, who then haunts her dreams until she finally releases it. She worries about the feelings of its owner, but something unexpected happens to put things right. Author is a typesetter, poet and children's author. Illustrator has worked extensively in advertising and publishing.