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NOTE: Both books were written, published and printed in Australia.

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“What Birds Teach Us”

Second Edition: Improved & Enlarged

 ISBN: 978-0-646-81347-9

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⇒ A beautiful introduction to our Australian birds and the fascinating way they live their lives.

⇒ The book assists the reader to identify and learn about the interesting lives of our most popular native Australian birds.

⇒ The book features over 150 colour photographs with some very rare captures to help explain the text.

⇒ Easy reading text targets a reading age of 8 years to adult. 

⇒ Parents enjoy reading a bird a day to their younger children, helping them to identify birds at a young age.

⇒ Helpful life lessons are shared from each bird, encouraging the reader to make wise life choices. 

⇒ Is a high quality book all ages can enjoy.

⇒ If you would like to know more about the Author: Click here. It will open in a different tab.

In Summary: The author has been told by parents and teachers, how this book has been a wonderful learning tool for their children, teaching them about our native birds as well as helpful ways to improve their lives. Children naturally gravitate to this book, as it stimulates creativity, as they trace, draw and colour bird images from the book, as well as, develop a desire to search for and identify their local birds using the book as a guide. It is often purchased as a Birthday or Christmas gift or an enjoyable addition to Primary School libraries.

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• If you are sending it to a different address to your Billing Address: during the payment process there is an option you can choose to include a different Shipping Address to your Billing Address.
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‘What Birds Teach Us’ book

Purchase one copy of What Birds Teach Us to be posted to an Australian address/Postcode (postage is included in the one price)

A$30.00

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‘What Birds Teach Us’ book

Purchase one copy to be posted to an address in another country Other than Australia (e.g. USA) (postage is included in the one price).

A$48.00

The prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
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Please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery.

If you would like to communicate directly with the author to order more than one book or share a review or comment on the book:

Learn more about our Australian birds and Follow the Author’s Weekly Birding Blog and receive a weekly email: Click here and enter your email address at [Follow this Blog] found at the top right hand side of the Blog page..

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“Flight of a Fledgling”

Growing Up and Leaving Home.

ISBN: 978-0-646-83070-4

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⇒ Over 150 beautiful photos of Australia’s fascinating birds and their interesting life stories are used to draw upon important life issues.

⇒ This book was written with late teens and young adults in mind, and is the older version of my first book. It targets those who are about to leave the Nest to live in the world as a mature adult or those who have left the Nest in recent years. It contains helpful life skills and information which is gleaned from the interesting life characteristics of Australia’s amazing birds. Its non confronting presentation and practical information endears it to all adults.

⇒ The book’s aim is to assist readers to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, while offering practical ways to deal emotionally with the various unforeseen circumstances one encounters in life as an adult, while at the same time, enjoy learning about our fascinating Australian birds. The book also includes many recent research findings.

⇒ The author, who holds an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy, combines  his counselling skills with his knowledge and study of bird behaviour, to bring together a light, easy reading, non judgmental approach which is easy to understand and receive.

⇒ To learn more about the author Click here.

If you have time, read the author’s article on ‘What are the The Beautiful Bird Books and Why were they Written ?’ Click here. It will open in a new tab.

⇒ There are two pages of citation references at the rear of the book to assist the reader in  finding out more information on relevant issues raised in the text. 

“How do I get my teenager to read this book, when they show disinterest?”:

This book works best for young readers when it is Discovered >>>

Teens and young adults mistakenly think they know all they need to know about life, even before they leave the Nest. Teens may feel defensive at this stage in life when they are told they need to do something by a parent, such as change a behaviour. They are attempting to assert their personal authority with the ability to decide for themselves. They will also resist when confronted with doing something that is not cool to their peers.

One of the proven ways of introducing this book to resistant teens we have found, is to leave the book laying around the house. An ideal spot is on the coffee table in the lounge room, or a place where family gather. Do not even mention it is there. Inquisitive youth are more likely to pick the book up and peruse it, when you are not around, and possibly also their friends and other adults in the household. Let them mention the book, for this will give an opportunity to discuss its usefulness with them, and hopefully, a sign that it has had a positive impact.

In summary: When the reader has read this book they will know more about their Australian birds, and will also have learnt useful tools to assist them to navigate their way to a healthier and happier life. 

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• Postage and packaging is included in the one price.
• Check that your current residential address is the Shipping Address when asked during the billing process so your purchase can be posted to you by Australia Post.
• If you are sending it to a different address to your Billing Address: during the payment process there is an option you can choose to include a different Shipping Address to your Billing Address.
• Email author to order more than one book at a time. Email address below and at end of page.
• Click on the Credit Card image to pay with your Credit/Debit card OR click on the Pay with PayPal option to use your PayPal account to make your purchase.

For purchases to be mailed to Australian addresses and Postcodes.

‘Flight of a Fledgling’ book

Purchase one copy of ‘Flight of a Fledgling’ to be posted to an Australian address/Postcode (postage is included in the one price).

A$30.00

For purchases to be mailed to addresses Outside of Australia to countries other than Australia. (e.g. USA)

‘Flight of a Fledgling’ book

Purchase one copy of ‘Flight of a Fledgling’ posted to you address Outside of Australia (e.g. USA) (postage is included in the one price).

A$48.00

The prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD).

Click here to convert  from Australian dollars to your currency.

Please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery.

If you would like to communicate directly with the author to order more than one book or share a review or comment on the book:

Learn more about our Australian birds and Follow the Author’s Weekly Birding Blog and receive a weekly email: Click here and enter your email address at [Follow this Blog] found at the top right hand side of the Blog page..

Privacy Policy: No personal information submitted either via secure PayPal or by other forms of contact is shared with any other party, but kept in strictest confidence and only used for the purpose it was submitted (i.e. contacting client and mailing purchases).

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Purchasing Both Books in One Secure Online Transaction

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Secure Online Checkout

• Postage and packaging is included in the one price.
• Check that your current residential address is the Shipping Address when asked during the billing process so your purchase can be posted to you by Australia Post.
• If you are sending it to a different address to your Billing Address: during the payment process there is an option you can choose to include a different Shipping Address to your Billing Address.
• Click on the Credit Card image to pay with your Credit/Debit card OR click on the Pay with PayPal option to use your PayPal account to make your purchase.

For purchases to be mailed to Australian Postcodes.

‘What Birds Teach Us’ and ‘Flight of a Fledgling’ Both Book Special

One copy each of ‘What Birds Teach Us’ and ‘Flight of a Fledgling’ posted to your Australian address and Postcode (postage is included in the one price).

A$55.00

For purchases to be mailed Outside Australia to countries other than Australia. (e.g. USA)

‘What Birds Teach Us’ and ‘Flight of a Fledgling’ Both Book Special

One copy each of ‘What Birds Teach Us’ and ‘Flight of a Fledgling’ posted to your address Outside of Australia (e.g. USA) (postage is included in the one price).

A$70.00

Click here to convert  from Australian dollars to your currency.

Please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery.

If you would like to communicate directly with the author to share a review or comment on the book:

If you would like to learn more about our Australian birds and what we can learn from them, why not Follow the Author’s Weekly Birding Blog and receive a weekly email: Click here and submit your email in the [Follow this Blog]  Button at the top right hand side of the page.

Privacy Policy: No personal information submitted either via secure PayPal or by other forms of contact is shared with any other party, but kept in strictest confidence and only used for the purpose it was submitted (i.e. contacting client and mailing purchases).

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About the Author

‘Ashley’ Hewson resides in Sydney, Australia as a husband, father and grandfather, and has spent most of his life working in medical science laboratories, from which he has since retired. Ashley’s wife also shares his love of observing and studying Australian bird behaviour. As well as  studying them Ashley also enjoys photographing Australia’s beautiful birds. Ashley and his wife often go out together on birding dates, which he shares in his weekly blog posts on his website.

Ashley has united his birding passion and his photography with his passion for lifestyle and family counselling (Adv. Dip. of  Counselling & Family Therapy) to author two unique and beautifully presented books in which he integrates his photography with helpful life skills learnt from the behaviour of  popular  Australian birds.

Ashley is aware, from his own childhood experiences, of the need to encourage and assist the healthy development of our young people in making wise life choices. Ashley’s website and  weekly blog  posts help to complement his books as they share additional information. He is often asked to give talks on birding and Australian birds in which is he delights greatly, as he does taking friends on enjoyable bird walks in our beautiful parks and nature reserves.

Due to the sell-out success of his first edition of “What Birds Teach Us” he was asked to produce an even better second edition which is both improved and enlarged, addressing the current concerns of the child in its formative years. This book has received many positive reviews and comments and continues to be his legacy. It was originally written for his four grandchildren and now made available to all young people, as well as adults, who have also shared their enjoyment of the book.

Ashley has also written a second book “Flight of a Fledgling” Growing Up and Leaving Home, dedicated to his three adult children. This book was published in early 2021, and addresses important personal and relational considerations for teens and young adults, as they prepare to leave The Nest and navigate their lives in the world.  There is also a third book which he has written but is on hold, as his first book continues to sell out of print.

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If you would like to learn more about our Australian birds and what we can learn from them, why not Follow the Author’s Weekly Birding Blog and receive a weekly email. Learn more about our interesting birds and how we can learn from them. This will supplement your purchase of the book :  Click here and submit your email in the [Follow this Blog]  Button at the top right hand side of the page.

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Places Where You Can Buy The Beautiful Bird Books

Listed below are the current places where you can purchase these books,  should you choose to not purchase them on this website.

⇒ Be aware that though the Recommended Retail Price (RRP) is $30 AUD the price may vary between stores.

⇒ A couple of stores only stock one book title. If that is the case ask them to get the other in for you.

  ⇒ NSW National Parks Visitor Centres 

>>> There is no Online purchase facility for NSW National Parks shops.

Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Port Macquarie, NSW.

Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, Jambaroo, NSW.

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Dorrigo, NSW.

The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre, Baradine, NSW.

The Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Blackheath, NSW.

Fitzroy Falls Visitor and Information Centre, Fitzroy Falls, NSW.

Snowy Region Visitor Centre, Jindabyne NSW 

Warrumbungle Visitor Centre, Warrumbungle NSW (near Coonabarabran)

  ⇒ Harry Hartog Bookstores

Bondi NSW Harry Hartog Bookseller – Bondi

Maitland, East NSW Harry Hartog Bookseller – Green Hills

Mosman NSW Harry Hartog Bookseller – Mosman

Miranda NSW Harry Hartog Booksellers – Miranda

Tuggeranong ACT Harry Hartog Booksellers – Tuggeranong

Warringah NSW Harry Hartog Booksellers – Warringah

Woden ACT Harry Hartog Booksellers – Woden

  ⇒ Bookshops, Gift Shops, Regional Visitor Information Centres

      and Miscellaneous Businesses.

>>> Towns are listed in alphabetical order for easier  accessibility.

>>> Stores with ONLINE purchase facilities are marked with an asterisk [ * ].

Armidale NSW * The Reader’s Companion

Batemans Bay NSW Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens

Bondi NSW Harry Hartog Bookseller – Bondi

Bourke NSW Back O’ Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre

Broken Hill NSW Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre

Broome, WA *  Broome Bird Observatory

Bulli NSW Southern Gateway Centre (Destination Wollongong).

Canungra, QLD O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Gift Shop

Collector NSW Olive View Cafe and Restaurant

Cowra NSW Cowra Japanese Garden

Dubbo NSW  * The Book Connection

Dungog NSW Sassafras Dungog

Eden NSW Eden Visitor Information Centre

Forbes NSW Forbes Visitor Information Centre

Forster NSW Forster Visitor Information Centre

Kiama NSW Kiama Visitor Information Centre

Leeton NSW Leeton Visitor Information Centre

Leura NSW Megalong Books

Lightning Ridge NSW Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre

Maitland, East NSW Harry Hartog Bookseller – Green Hills

Marrickville NSW Harry Hartog Bookseller – Marrickville

Miranda NSW Harry Hartog Booksellers – Miranda

Mittagong NSW Destination Southern Highlands

 Mudgee NSW Mainly Mudgee Gifts

Narrabri NSW Narrabri Visitor Information Centre

Oatley NSW Elim Cafe

Parkes ACT The National Library Bookshop

Port Stephens NSW Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Bay

Tuggeranong ACT Harry Hartog Booksellers – Tuggeranong

Wagga Wagga NSW Gateway Bookshop

Wagga Wagga NSW Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre

Walgett NSW Walgett Shire Visitor Information Centre

Warringah NSW Harry Hartog Booksellers – Warringah

Woden ACT Harry Hartog Booksellers – Woden

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Adv. Dip. in Counselling and Family Therapy.

Member of Birdlife Australia

To introduce people to our unique Australian birds,

And learn from them how to live a healthy and happy life.

NOTE: All photos, videos and music used on this website are photographed, composed, performed  by the site owner and remains his copyrighted property, unless otherwise stated. The use of any material that is not original material of the site owner is duly acknowledged as such. © W. A. Hewson 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.