Publisher Profile / Dawn Publications

Facts

Mission: “Dawn Publications is dedicated to inspiring in children a deeper understanding and appreciation for all life on Earth. We aim to help parents and teachers encourage children to bond with the Earth in a relationship of love, respect, and intelligent cooperation, through the books we publish and the educational materials we offer online.”

Editor and Co-Publisher: Glenn Hovemann

Manager and Co-Publisher: Muffy Weaver

Year Founded: 1979

Reviews

If You Love Honey: Nature’s Connection by Martha Sullivan, Illustrated by Cathy Morrison

Over on a Mountain: Somewhere in the World by Marianne Berkes, Illustrated by Jill Dubin

The Prairie that Nature Built by Marybeth Lorbiecki, Illustrated by Cathy Morrison

Gobble Gobble by Cathryn Falwell

Around One Log: Chipmunks, Spiders and Creepy Insiders by Anthony D. Fredericks, Illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio

The BLUES Go Extreme Birding by Carol L. Malnor & Sandy F. Fuller, Illustrated by Louise Schroeder

Earth Heroes: Champions of Wild Animals by Bruce Malnor & Carol L. Malnor, Illustrated by Anisa Claire Hovemann

Going Home: The Mystery of Animal Migration by Marianne Berkes, Illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio

In the Trees, Honeybees! by Lori Mortensen, Illustrated by Cris Arbo

How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate by Gary Braasch & Lynne Cherry

Mammals Who Morph: The Universe Tells Our Evolution Story by Jennifer Morgan, Illustrated by Dana Lynne Andersen

City Beats: A Hip-Hoppy Pigeon Poem by S. Kelly Rammell, Illustrated by Jeanette Canyon

Awards

Mighty Mole and Super Soil by Mary Quattlebaum, Illustrated by Chad Wallace. 2015 Finalist for Picture Books

If You Love Honey: Nature’s Connection by Martha Sullivan, Illustrated by Cathy Morrison. 2015 Finalist for Picture Books, Early Reader

The Prairie that Nature Built by Marybeth Lorbiecki, Illustrated by Cathy Morrison, 2014 Finalist for Picture Books, Early Reader

Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea by Marianne Berkes, Illustrated by Jill Dubin, 2013 GOLD Winner for Picture Books, Early Reader

Noisy Bug Sing-Along by John Himmelman, 2013 Finalist for Picture Books, Early Reader

What’s in the Garden? by Marianne Berkes, Illustrated by Cris Arbo, 2013 Finalist for Picture Books

Molly’s Organic Farm by Carol L. Malnor and Trina Hunner, 2012 GOLD Winner for Picture Books

Nature’s Patchwork Quilt: Understanding Habitats by Mary Miche, 2012 Finalist for Juvenile Nonfiction

Around One Log: Chipminks, Spiders, and Creepy Insiders by Anthony D. Fredericks, Illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio, 2011 HONORABLE Mention for Juvenile Nonfiction

Earth Heroes: Champions of the Ocean by Fran Hodgkins, IIlustrated by Cris Arbo, 2009 Finalist for Juvenile Nonfiction

For Baby (For Bobbie) by John Denver, Illustrated by Janeen Mason, 2009 Finalist for Picture Books

There’s A Babirusa in My Bathtub! Fact and Fancy about Curious Creatures by Maxine Rose Schur, Illustrated by Michael S. Maydak, 2009 SILVER Winner for Picture Books

Over in the Attic by Marianne Berkes, 2008 Finalist for Picture Books

The Forever Forest by Kristin Pratt and Rachel Crandall, 2008 Finalist for Environment

If You Give a T-Rex a Bone by Tim Meyers, 2007 Finalist for Picture Books

How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate by Gary Braasch and Lynne Cherry, 2008 GOLD Winner for Environment