The Last Song of the Mistle Thrush

A Poem For Our Time

by Ruth Mary Flanagan

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Pub Date May 22 2025 | Archive Date May 28 2025

Brown Dog Books

Children's Fiction | Outdoors & Nature | Poetry & Verse

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Description

High in the treetops, a mistle thrush sings of the wonders it sees. But when the trees are lost, its song must change—to one of hope, resilience, and the urgent call to protect our world.

A lyrical and beautifully illustrated children’s poem, The Last Song of the Mistle Thrush is a heartfelt tale about hope, love and fresh starts, and the responsibility we all share for nature’s future.

Shortlisted for the Hammond House International Literary Prize (2018).

High in the treetops, a mistle thrush sings of the wonders it sees. But when the trees are lost, its song must change—to one of hope, resilience, and the urgent call to protect our world.

A lyrical...

A Note From the Publisher

Please note that this is a beautifully-illustrated children's picture book for ages 0-8. In the printed book, each illustration is spread across two pages which means that there are only 2 or 4 lines of verse on each page, making it highly accessible to children. We recommend checking out the paperback to enjoy Ruth's writing and Sarah Lovell's illustrations in their full, spectacular glory, as eBooks rarely live up to the amazingness of the 'real book'. If you experience any issues with this digital version please let us know rather than leave a bad review due to formatting/access issues.

Please note that this is a beautifully-illustrated children's picture book for ages 0-8. In the printed book, each illustration is spread across two pages which means that there are only 2 or 4...

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A Note From the Publisher

Please note that this is a beautifully-illustrated children's picture book for ages 0-8. In the printed book, each illustration is spread across two pages which means that there are only 2 or 4 lines of verse on each page, making it highly accessible to children. We recommend checking out the paperback to enjoy Ruth's writing and Sarah Lovell's illustrations in their full, spectacular glory, as eBooks rarely live up to the amazingness of the 'real book'. If you experience any issues with this digital version please let us know rather than leave a bad review due to formatting/access issues.

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Available Editions

EDITION	Paperback
ISBN	9781839528644
PRICE	£8.99 (GBP)
PAGES	32

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