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Set in a forested landscape, the animals and birds compete to select the melody that will greet each dawn. Their contest brings together themes of nature, folklore, and the spirit of Native American storytelling, particularly echoing Iroquois traditions.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Gloria Dominic
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