Coming Soon! February 16, 2027

As the earth spins, sunlight zooms across the surface of the globe to mark the beginning of a new day… and in spring, the coming of the dawn is celebrated by birds with song. THE DAWN CHORUS follows the sunrise to profile fifteen birds, the distinct habitats where each bird lives, and the unique conservation efforts to protect these birds.

Illustrator Alexandra Finkeldey is sought out for her ability to bring birds and their movements to life on the pages of picture books. She’s known for her richly colored, inviting illustrations. Her incredible artwork was even featured on the 2025 Canadian Christmas stamps!

THE DAWN CHORUS: PROTECTING BIRDSONG AROUND THE WORLD is part of the Holiday House “Books for a Better Earth” Collection.  These books are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet.

The featured birds are the Micronesian Imperial Pigeon, Ko’Ko Bird (Guam Rail), Red-crowned Crane, Beijing Swift, Indian House Sparrow, Whooper Swan, Common Nightingale,  Great Bittern, Azores Bullfinch, Eastern Bluebird, Kirtland’s Warbler, Northern Scarlet Macaw, Greater Sage Grouse, Tricolored Blackbird, and ‘I‘iwi (Hawaiian Scarlett Honeycreeper).

The backmatter provides additional details on each bird, and  showcases conservation efforts in Micronesia, Guam, Japan, China, Korea, Russia, India, Finland, Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, United States, and Mexico.

With its lyrical text and stunning artwork, THE DAWN CHORUS is perfect for school, public and home libraries, classrooms and homeschoolers. And, of course, it is a great fit for grownup bird-lovers who want to pass on their love of birds to the children in their lives.