The Call of the Birds

How We Can Help Birds Everywhere

By Séraphine Menu

Illustrated by Fleur Oury

7-9
years

Price: £16.99

ISBN: 9781836270034

Specification: 80pp, 270 x 220mm

Publication date: September 19, 2024

Format: Hardback

A beautifully illustrated book about humankind’s relationship with birds, from the impacts made by early settlers through to the modern day challenges of climate change.

Description

Both the dodo and the moa have already disappeared from our world. Could the sparrow, the swallow or the robin be next?

In recent years, ornithologists have been sounding the alarm: bird populations are declining all over the world and some species are on the verge of extinction. The Call of the Birds explores the history of our relationship with birds and helps readers to understand the vital role they play in our world. Beautifully written and illustrated, this book empowers future generations to protect bird populations by offering helpful advice and easy, actionable steps.

Reviews

This timely book helps readers to understand the vital role birds play in our world by presenting key scientific findings in a clear and child-friendly way. By offering helpful advice and easy, actionable steps, The Call of the Birds inspires and empowers future generations to protect our bird populations.

Lancashire Post

This is a lush, rich non-fiction title. The illustrations are just exceptional. 

Shelf Editions

The Call of the Birds is both a beautifully illustrated history of human interaction and a practical guide to what we can do in our community to help endangered and vulnerable birds.

Children's Books Ireland

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