Loon Baby
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (852 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0547254873 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Preschool-Grade 2. In his search to find her, which to him seems endless, he learns to dive. Another dramatic image shows a close-up of the loon as he wails a mournful, wavering cry right before his joyful reunion with his mama. In the beginning, watercolor washes of subtle blues and greens establish serenity. But still no mama. As the tension builds, a double-page spread of wavy water whipped by wind and pelted by rain surrounds the tiny loon baby, capturing his fear and loneliness. --Patricia Austin . Hunters illustrations artfully complement the story arc. This lovely picture book addresses a childs fear of abandonment and offers the reassurance of a mothers love. But when Mama Loon dives for the babys dinner and disappears, he worries because she has never been gone so long and imagines all manner of scary possibilities. From Booklist
"Borderline traumatic, but nicely written and pretty illustrations" according to Andrea. I've been collecting MN themed books for our guest room and thought this book about our state bird would be fun. It's actually kind of depressing. It's about a loon that gets separated from its mother. Things keep getting worse/scarier and then eventually the mom comes back with food and they have a happy ending. I think it's supposed to help kids understand that sometimes they do get scared and that sooner or later, everything will turn out ok, but I just ended up feeling sad for the bulk of the book and the r. A touching, beautiful book Robert Arens I don't have any children of my own, but I've bought the book twice now for the children of friends. I rarely read the books I'm giving as gifts to the under 8 crowd, but I have to admit that the second time I bought it was partly an excuse to get a second crack at reading it myself. The story manages to evoke a primal sense of longing and relief, for young and old alike, and the parents have told me that it's become one of the books that their kids ask them to read over and over.Give it a try, you can't go wro. "Such a gorgeous book." according to Alex. Loon baby is a gorgeous read. It is a sweet story to read aloud. Natural poetry and a lovely ending. The illustrations are a perfect match. Great book for a nature-loving family. A good bedtime book.
Anne Hunter’s soft cross-hatched and watercolor paintings shape a serene lake-scape with varied scenes that amplify and illuminate the emotion this book captures. . Atop the rippling waves—the breeze ruffling his fluff—Loon Baby waits, alone, and wonders:Will his mother ever come back?With sensitivity and a spare prose, first-time author Molly Beth Griffin navigates the quiet panic that Loon Baby experiences in the absence of Mama