In the quiet hills of East Tennessee, the forest stills before the morning begins. Please Don't Wake the Birds is a tender bedtime story about a baby drifting to sleep while cardinals, chickadees, titmice, and robins rest in their nests just outside the window. Inspired by childhood mornings in the Smoky Mountain foothills, this gentle tale celebrates the beauty of the Appalachian woods and the peaceful hush before dawn. Perfect for bedtime reading, it invites children and caregivers to slow down, snuggle close, and savor the simple wonder of watching the world wake up.