This is a phenonomal story of the efforts to save a near-extinct parrot in New Zealand called the Kakapo (pronounced Karkapo). The authors do such a great job of painting such an endearing picture of these ground-dwelling, honey-smelling, purring parrots that only the hardest-hearted of readers wouldn't want to hop on the next plane and fly Down Under to help with the cause. Individual birds are pictured and described, with their brief bios and reproductive successes and failures. The photography of these eccentric birds in their lush island settings makes the reader feel the cool dampness of the rain forests on their skin. The authors go into great detail of how the birds came to be near extinction, as well as the rescue efforts, and the current challenges facing the repopulation efforts of the volunteers and scientists involved. It's easy to see how this book won the Sibert award this past year.
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