CBCA short list title for early childhood. PICTURE STORYBOOKS. AUSTRALIAN. Mrs. Bea knows Kip is special but.... The neighbours do not think so! What can Mrs. Bea do when Kip discovers his crow? Christina Booth lives in the city with her family and their dog Nash, cat Ya-Ya and chickens. Kip used to live there but has moved to the country so he can crow to his hearts delight. Ages 2+.