Moving, Impactful and Educational: Read an Extract from The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater by Coral Vass, Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

Moving, Impactful and Educational: Read an Extract from The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater by Coral Vass, Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

Ancient songs had filled the forest since the beginning of time.

They were the calls of friarbird, the tunes of rosellas and he songs of honeyeaters.

But as Regent grew, so did the smog, grey cement and clamour of the city.

Trees turned to towers, billabongs to buildings and the woodlands to carparks…

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An Unforgettable Picture Book: Read Our Review of The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater by Coral Vass, Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

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12 April 2023

An Unforgettable Picture Book: Read Our Review of The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater by Coral Vass, Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

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Publisher details

The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater
Genre
Children’s Picture Book
Released
03 April, 2023
ISBN
9781486316403

Synopsis

A moving story of a Regent Honeyeater who forgets his song, and how he learns it again.

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.

Coral Vass
About the author

Coral Vass

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.
Jess Racklyeft
About the author

Jess Racklyeft

Jess Racklyeft is a children's book lover, draw-er and reader based in Melbourne, who also creates work for card companies, picture books, original paintings, prints and all types of different client projects. Jess loves watercolours, but is getting more and more into combining digital work and tinker with oils, pencils and other bits and bobs she can get her mitts on. Two of the books Jess has illustrated, Merry Everything and Smile Cry, have gone on to become CBCA notables.

Books by Jess Racklyeft

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  1. Miuu says:

    Hi! Lots of stories and pictures in this book, which I haven’t had much time for yet.
    Positive reactions from readers and players papa’s burgeria io.