Why Do I Sing?: Animal Songs of the Pacific Northwest - Board Book

by Jennifer Blomgren (Author), Andrea Gabriel (Illustrator)

Animals sing for all kinds of reasons and make all kinds of sounds in the process. The spotted owl sings at night, high above the treetops. A honeybee's buzzing is the sound of summer. And the low voices of fin whales broadcast in the blue Pacific Ocean. In a rhythmic cadence, this richly illustrated celebration of animal calls and noises surveys the region from summit to field to ocean to backyard. The world is alive with song Why Do I Sing? possesses a beautiful cadence for reading aloud, as it invites us to consider all of the voices in nature. Little ones will love learning about these Pacific Northwest animals and the variety of sounds they make.

Author Biography

Jennifer Blomgren is both a writer and lover of nature. She has previously authored three children's books, including Where Do I Sleep? and Where Would I Be in an Evergreen Tree?

Andrea Gabriel is the illustrator and/or author of eight picture books for children. She loves doing author visits to schools and is currently working on her first novel.