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The Forgotten Song
Saving the Regent Honeyeater
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A moving story of a Regent Honeyeater who forgets his song, and how he learns it again.
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The song of the regent honeyeater has been heard in the bush for many generations - but could it soon be lost forever?
Regent's father had learnt the song from his father, who learnt it from his father too. But with Regent's species now facing extinction, there is no one around to teach him. Regent tries to mimic the sounds of different birds but without success.
Will Regent learn his mating call before it's too late? Or will his ancient song be forgotten forever?
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
'The Regent Honeyeater, a stunning bird of Australia's woodlands, is in real trouble. A large recovery effort is underway to save the species, with a suite of recovery actions being implemented across their range. This book beautifully captures the essence of the bird and its environment, the current situation it finds itself in, and the work of the amazing team working to save them from extinction.' - Dean Ingwersen, Woodland Bird Program Leader and Regent Honeyeater recovery coordinator, BirdLife Australia
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The Forgotten Song by Coral Vass is celebrated for its exquisite beauty, both in narrative and illustrations. The story, enriched by the use of historical photos, conveys hope and ingenuity through the tale of a regent honeyeater rediscovering its song. The book is praised for capturing the essence of the bird's plight and the conservation efforts to save it, offering both a visually and emotionally uplifting reading experience.
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ISBN: 9781486316403
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 April 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Illustration: Colour illustrations and paintings throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
- Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 385g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Coral Vass is an award-winning children's author. She has always loved telling stories and is passionate about giving all children an equal opportunity to read. She is currently located in Langwarrin, Victoria.
Jess Racklyeft is an author and illustrator based in Melbourne. She particularly loves illustrating plants and animals and sharing her love of the Australian bush. She is currently located in Fitzroy North, Victoria.
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