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Sydney-born Coral Vass has lived in Bangladesh, Queensland, Japan and Victoria. She studied media at university and has worked in script writing, radio drama, video production and marketing.
'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.'(Publication summary)
yJorn’s Magnificent ImaginationWollombi:EK Books,2022252161182022single work picture book children's 'Celebrating new ideas that can make a world of difference, Jørn’s Magnificent Imagination is the true story of Jørn Utzon, the architect of the world-renowned Sydney Opera House. In this gorgeously illustrated book, we follow Jørn through his life as he discovers his love of building and creating, gathering ideas from everything around himself. Along the way, young readers will be reminded of the importance of taking the time to dream and create, and of the incredible power of the imagination.'