Let The Singing Begin

A charming introduction to a beloved bird that will spark conversations about preparing for a baby and the songs we sing together.

Fairy Wrens know exactly when to begin singing, and it's sooner than you think!

In this beautifully illustrated story, a fairy wren lovingly builds a nest, lays her eggs and starts to sing a unique song. She sings the song over and over as she sits on her eggs. When the chicks hatch, their eyes are still closed and they have no feathers. But they can already sing for their food, and the song that they sing is the song their mother has been singing to them before they were even born.

About the Authors

Mike and Linda have both been successful literacy consultants in Australia and New York. Having previously coauthored literacy materials, they've now combined to write several wonderful picture books that will delight young readers and parents alike.

About the Illustrator

Mandy is an award-winning, best-selling children's book author and illustrator, based in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Shehas worked on over 27 picture books, such as Hush Say the Stars, Joey and Riley and Warna Muanda Baby.

Mandy has been the recipient of many accolades, including being shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Award, the Wilderness Society Karaji Award and winning the ACT Notable Book Award. Bev and Kev was Highly Commended for the 2023 Children's Book Council of Australia Award.