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.

Everybody has a song Igor has been looking forward to spring, when he will sing for the first time in his life. But when the Dawn Chorus begins, the other birds laugh at the notes coming out of his beak. After unsuccessful voice lessons, Igor decides never to sing again and sets off to find a place where there is no music. He roams the globe, which is surprisingly abundant in song, until, at last, he finds a lonely, empty plain where it is quiet. Heartbroken, Igor roosts on a rock until a splendid sunset moves him so much that he breaks his vow of symphonic silence.
Distinctive and artistic illustrations filled with energetic details make this a wonderful story about a bird who ultimately realizes he is not as alone or atonal as he had thought.