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A red maple tree branch, a summer twilight, and an unlikely friendship.

"Governor General's Literary Award-winning author Philippa Dowding creates a charming new tale about an unlikely friendship between a bat and a bird. The lyrical, atmospheric story unfolds as a naive and unsure morning bird meets a kind and worldly nocturnal bat. The two meet by chance at twilight, and over the course of one magical summer, they become friends." From the Press Release, DCB Young Readers

I'm so excited to introduce my next book, The Love Song of Mr. Byrd, coming from DCB Young Readers, October 2025. This story about unlikely friends, love, loss, joy, dawn, the dangers of cats and more, is for readers of all ages, but I really hope that younger readers embrace the message about love. We could all use a little more love.

Awesome Canadian illustrator Caroline Clarke provides 10 beautiful b/w illustrations for each of the ten, short chapters. Stay tuned for more in the coming months about writing process, Q&A, reviews and more.

ISBN 978-1-77086-808-3 | Paperback | Ages 7-9 | 96pp | $10.95 | Oct. 25, 2025 | DRCs Available

For the full Press Release, to request a digital review copy, media, interviews and more, visit my blog: https://phdowding.blogspot.com/2025/0...