Bindi Irwin surprises fans with exciting new career move: 'The crossover we needed'

Bindi Irwin has surprised fans after sharing an exciting new career move on social media, with the Wildlife Warrior announced as the new voice behind a Bluey audiobook.

The 25-year-old has narrated The Creek for the Bluey Book Reads series, with fans sharing their excitement, saying it's the "crossover we needed".

"Introducing the Creek, read by @bindisueirwin," the official Bluey Instagram account shared. "Watch the full read on Bluey.tv."

"Love you Bluey and Bingo! 💙🧡," Bindi wrote in the comments, while her mum Terri Irwin added, "This is so special!"

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"WACKADOO! This is the one I've been waiting for!" one fan commented, with the Bluey account responding, "Worth the wait!"

"CROSSOVER OF A LIFETIME are you kidding I am so excited," another added.

"Bindi reading a storybook based on one of my favorite Bluey episodes? Yes, please!" a third said.

"Bindi, Bluey and Bingo, what a trio," someone else added.

"Her parents 'helped raise me' through the TV, and now she and Chandler are doing the same for the next generation!" another adoring fan shared.

Others begged Bindi to join the show after her brother Robert Irwin appeared as Alfie, a dingo who works as a customer service assistant at a toy store.

Bindi celebrates Steve's birthday

It comes after Bindi paid tribute to her father Steve Irwin on what would have been his 62nd birthday, with the mum-of-one sharing several snaps of her dad throughout the years.

"Happy Birthday, Dad," she wrote. "Your legacy will live on forever."

Terri responded, "Steve’s love for you will live on forever too."

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"You had an amazing father and you and your family have made him more proud than you can probably guess," one follower wrote.

"Happy birthday to such an incredible person who helped raise not only and incredible family but many of us across the globe," another said.

"He made us all feel like we were family when watching him," a third said. "I just can’t see anything about him without tearing up. Such a wonderful soul."

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