The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Age range 5 to 9

The song of the regent honeyeater has been heard in the bush for many generations but could it soon be lost forever

Regents father had learnt the song from his father, who learnt it from his father too. But with Regents 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 its 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 Australias 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

Reviews

"The Forgotten Song is exquisitely beautiful, with both words and illustrations seeming to ooze hope, ingenuity and wonder. [...] Coral Vasss sparkling words accompanied by Jess Racklyefts inspired and uplifting illustrations, which include the use of one hundred year old photos, bring this picture book to life in the most joyful of ways." * Kids' Book Review *
"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 *

Author Bio

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 the illustrator of Iceberg (Allen & Unwin), which won Picture Book of the Year in the 2022 CBCA Awards. Coral Vass is an award-winning children's writer and author of Sorry Day (National Library of Australia Publishing). She has always loved telling stories and is passionate about giving all children an equal opportunity to read.