It’s spring, and Igor desperately wants to join in with the Dawn Chorus for the first time in his life. But his voice spoils the chorus, and even music lessons don’t help. Igor seeks out a quiet place on top of a rock and builds a nest. In this peaceful place, he tries to sing once more. His singing awakens the rock that is really a bird, and someone finally appreciates Igor’s discor dant sounds. Humorous illustrations of a canine rock band and alligators with bongo drums elucidate the text. si

Originally published by Andersen Press Great Britain, in 2005.