Loon Chase

Aquatic Animals & Habitats: Fresh Water

by Jean Heilprin Diehl, Kathryn Freeman (Illustrator), J.H. Diehl

When a boy and his mother take their dog Miles on a peaceful canoe ride, they find themselves frantically racing to save a mother loon and her family! Join them and watch the surprising outcome of Miles’ encounter with the loons. Then witness the boy’s moment of wonder when he meets the loon. The “For Creative Minds” section includes loon fun facts, information about loons in Native American Culture, a “Maker a Loon Mask” craft, and a “Map It,” “Math It,” “Measure It” section. Encourages children to care for animals.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Mantidfly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd have rated this higher except the author did not have the people come to the realization that they should have had their pet leashed to prevent disturbing and harming wildlife and disturbing other people. Even more so since their dog did not respond to commands such as "Come."

In addition, the illustrations showed the adult in the canoe without a life jacket.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an entertaining book about a boy and his mother canoeing on a lake with their dog swimming alongside. There is drama as their dog attempts to make contact with a mother loon and her chicks. Overall, the narrative is engaging and the illustrations are colorful, complementing the story nicely. We enjoyed reading this book together.