A First Book of Unique NZ Bird Songs

(Board book)

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Whether you're 5 years old or 65, it's never too late to get to know New Zealand's birds, and learning their songs will open your eyes to a whole new world. This beautifully illustrated sound guide is the perfect way to introduce both children and adults to the wonders of bird song. Each of the 12 species and groups covered - Brown kiwi, pukeko, variable oystercatcher, red-billed gull, morepork, yellowhead, brown creeper, saddlebacks, New Zealand robins, tomtit, skylark and greenfinch - has a short description explaining some fascinating facts about that bird. Then press the matching button and you will hear a burst of the bird's song. The book is great fun for all the family and perfect for helping to foster an interest in the amazing wildlife that lives around us.

Author Bio

Highly respected author Fred van Gessel has been recording the bird sounds for more than 40 years, building up a huge knowledge of the subject during that time.