Connecting Children and Nature
We’re happy to announce that Dawn Publications has become an imprint of Sourcebooks eXplore, the children’s nonfiction division of Sourcebooks. As the next chapter begins for Dawn, we reflect with gratitude on the many parents, teachers, librarians, and children who have loved and appreciated Dawn books for over 40 years.
“Dawn Publications has inspired countless readers to embrace and protect the natural world around the, and we are honored to continue that mission for generations to come.”–Kelly Barrales-Saylor, the editorial director for Sourcebooks eXplore,
We’re excited that Dawn books, authors, and illustrators will be taking a step into the future with Sourcebooks–a dynamic, innovative publisher with the leadership, resources, and commitment to carry Dawn’s mission forward.
Read the full press release: Dawn Publications Joins Sourcebooks PR_LH
Story by story, book by book, Sourcebooks has touched over 100 million lives.
Artist of the Month

What’s This Tail Saying? is Cathy Morrison’s seventh book for Dawn. She loves researching the animals she draws, but she came a little too close for comfort when she walked right up to a rattlesnake outside her home. It really did go Rattle Shake just like in the book!
Nature Books for Kids
Nature Did It First: Engineering Through Biomimicry
Got a problem? More than likely, Nature has already solved it! Part playful poetry, part nonfiction information, discover seven remarkable plants and animals that have inspired extraordinary innovations.
What’s This Tail Saying?
Animal tails are talking! Every shake and shiver, rattle and splash is saying something. Even the youngest readers will get a glimpse into the fascinating world of animal behavior.