A First Book of Beautiful Bird Songs

Listening to birds singing is said to improve mood and boost positive feelings and even health. So what could be better than this collection of 12 remarkable bird songs from around the world, which can be played at the touch of a button?

It doesn’t matter if you’re five years old or eighty-five; listening to our feathered friends will open your eyes to a whole new world that lives all around us. This beautifully illustrated sound guide is the perfect way to introduce both children and adults, and especially families, to the wonders of bird song.

Each of the species covered — Little Spotted Kiwi, Brolga, King Penguin, Helmeted Hornbill, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Tui, Golden Whistler, Vinous-throated Parrotbill, Wood Thrush, Blue Rock-thrush, Common Nightingale, and Song Sparrow — has a short description explaining some fascinating facts about that bird, plus a handful of beautiful colour photographs illustrating the subject.

Uniquely, and separating A First Book of Beautiful Bird Songs from other bird song books, the reader can press the relevant button on the panel on the side of the book and a burst of the bird's song will be played via the built-in speaker.

WARNING! This product contains button cell batteries (LR44) which are dangerous. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. Different types of batteries (i.e., alkaline or zinc) or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product. Batteries should never be left in the product when not in use for long periods of time. This product contains batteries and electronics that may be harmful to the environment; they should not be discarded with normal household waste but taken to your local collection centre for recycling.

ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

Battery removal and installation instructions: With a screwdriver, remove the battery compartment fixing screw and slide out. Insert new button cell batteries (2 x LR44) as shown in the polarity diagram (+/+) on the battery compartment cover. Replace the battery compartment cover, replace and tighten the fixing screw. Small components may present a choking hazard.