A First Book of Australian Parrot Sounds

Fred van Gessel

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English

New Holland
01 June 2023

Sound story, noisy books, musical books; Kids Australian

Immersing yourself in nature and listening to the sounds of wildlife is said to improve mood and boost positive feelings and even health. So whether you re 5 or 85, what could be better than this beautifully illustrated sound book on Australian parrots?

Each of the 12 species covered

Palm Cockatoo, Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Gang-gang Cockatoo, Long-billed Corella, Major Mitchell s Cockatoo, Rainbow Lorikeet, Australian King Parrot, Eastern Rosella, Budgerigar, Red-capped Parrot and Red-rumped Parrot

has fascinating facts and stunning photos, plus the relevant calls at the push of a button.

From the amazing evocative wailing calls of Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos to the pleasant chirruping of Budgerigars, this book is the perfect way to introduce both children and adults to the wonders of Australian parrots. Learning the unique calls of the species will open your eyes to a whole new world that lives around us.

By: Fred van Gessel
Imprint: New Holland
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 195mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9781921073137
ISBN 10: 1921073136
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 01 June 2023
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active

Highly respected author Fred van Gessel has been recording the bird sounds of Australia for more than 40 years, building up a huge knowledge of the subject during that time. His previous books include Backyard Bird Sounds for Reed New Holland.