Meet the Author
Janet Halfmann is an award-winning children’s author who strives to make her books come alive for young readers and listeners. She writes about family and community, animals and nature, and about little-known people of achievement. Janet has written almost fifty fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Clothesline Code: The Story of Civil War Spies Lucy Ann and Dabney Walker and Grandma’s Window for Brandylane Publishers.
Janet was formerly a daily newspaper reporter, children’s magazine managing editor, and a creator of coloring and activity books for Golden Books. She is the mother of four and has seven grandkids and two great-grandkids. When Janet isn’t writing, she enjoys gardening, exploring nature, visiting living-history museums, and spending time with family. She grew up on a farm in Michigan and now lives in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Find out more at www.janethalfmannauthor.com.
Details
Formats: Ebook, Audiobook, Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN Ebook: 978-1-966369-76-9
ISBN Audiobook: 978-1-966369-77-6
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-966369-74-5
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-966369-75-2
Pages: 36
Release date: 4/21/2026
Endorsements
“The author’s winning pattern of question/response page turns combines delightfully with readable bird calls and colorful images, inviting young nature lovers to listen, observe, and gain confidence in the outdoors. This appealing introduction to familiar bird song patterns and habits offers a sort of first book of birding.”
—Sandy Brehl, former licensed wildlife rescue/rehabilitator, retired reading specialist, and children’s author
“Who Is Singing? brings a whimsical wonder to the world of birdsong. Readers will also learn about bird behaviors and habitats from both the engaging text and charming illustrations.”
—Ken Keffer, nature writer/educator and owner of Wild Birds Unlimited of Bloomington, Indiana
“Along with the fun illustrations, Halfmann does a good job of introducing readers to the sounds and wonders of birdwatching. It is a great way to get children thinking about the world of birds!”
—Alicia Frances King, Interim Executive Director of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology and host of the Environment for the Americas Bird Book Club
“Janet Halfmann’s book encourages children to listen carefully. With its brightly colored bird illustrations and read-aloud bird calls, young readers and listeners will be able to recognize their feathered friends in no time. What a gift!”
—Roberta Gibson, entomologist, children’s author, and former children’s nature and science blogger
“Who Is Singing? highlights the bird songs of several familiar birds that readers may find local to where they live. Bird call phrases are repeated within the book, offering a great way for kids and adults alike to remember the different bird calls that they may hear. Who Is Singing? is a great introductory bird book for budding young naturalists and a fantastic teaching tool to use while exploring nature.”
—Brooke Gilley, park naturalist
“Who Is Singing? introduces readers to the gentle arts of birdwatching and bird-listening, from pigeons searching for snacks along a city sidewalk to a blue jay’s bullying screams and a cheery chickadee. Ms. Halfmann’s tribute to these colorful, musical birds will delight readers and encourage them to look up the next time they hear chirping.”
—Rosemary Kiladitis, children’s librarian and blogger at Mom Read It
Meet the illustrator
Chrissy Chabot is a talented artist who has created vibrant illustrations for multiple titles through her work with Pen It! Publications, LLC. Chrissy lives in Maine with her family.
