Little Loon Finds His Voice - by Yvonne Pearson

About the Book

"Ooo aaa woo woo! Papa Loon's voice calls out long and strong across the water. He warns of danger. He defends his family's home. He even wards off predators. But not Little Loon. He can only Peep! Eep! and Squeak! When an eagle attacks, will Little Loon find his voice in time?"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

Bank Street Books - 2022 Best Children's Books of the Year (STEM Selection)

Silver Winner in the PubWest Book Design Awards (Children's/YA - Illustrated category)

"This illuminating tale simultaneously serves as a primer on the loon and a satisfying, well-paced chronicle of progress." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Ooo aaa woo woo! Papa Loon's voice calls out long and strong across the water. He warns of danger. He defends his family's home. He even wards off predators. But Peep! Eep! Squeak! Little Loon's voice is nothing like his Papa's. When an eagle attacks, will Little Loon find his voice in time?

A water bird found throughout much of North America, loons are famous for their echoing calls. Little Loon Finds His Voice is the endearing, coming-of-age tale of one little loon finding his voice, and with it, his place in the world. Breathtaking illustrations transport readers to misty lakes and towering pines, and informative loon facts at the end detail the life and habits of these enchanting birds.

MORE PRAISE FOR LITTLE LOON FINDS HIS VOICE:

"Informative and fun, Little Loon Finds His Voice is especially and unreservedly recommended." --Midwest Book Review

"Share this with readers who have heard loons' calls in the wild." --Kirkus Reviews

Review Quotes

"The lovely pastel illustrations endear young readers to Little Loon's story. In hues of light blue and light green, Shklovsky's art perfectly reflects the serenity and natural beauty of the lake setting. ... Excellent backmatter fills in details that tell the more complete story of this lovely bird."--Dr. Christie Kaaland, Core Faculty, Antioch University School of Education's School Library Endorsement Program

"Little Loon Finds His Voice is a simply told and invitingly illustrated book that can easily instill a love for loons in the minds of young readers."--Mike Pluimer, National Loon Center

"Little Loon Finds His Voice will delight children and adult readers alike."--Ranae Hanson, climate activist and author of Watershed: Attending to Body and Earth in Distress

"Informative and fun, Little Loon Finds His Voice is especially and unreservedly recommended."-- "Midwest Book Review"

"My students were totally fascinated and engaged... It warmed my heart to hear the loon calls echoing down the hallway!"--Kristin Sondquist, Barton Elementary School

"One of the prettiest books of the season."-- "Pioneer Press"

"Share this with readers who have heard loons' calls in the wild."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Sweetly expressive...This illuminating tale simultaneously serves as a primer on the loon and a satisfying, well-paced chronicle of progress."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"What a lovely combination of story and facts, lyrical language and compelling illustrations Yvonne Pearson and Regina Shklovsky have created! Every child will rejoice when little loon finds his voice."--Marion Dane Bauer, author of the Newbery Honor Book On My Honor and The Stuff of Stars

"With lyrical, engaging text and gentle, intimate art, this book tells a story that is both familiar and fresh...Page by page, we are invited to dive into this beautiful creature's world, becoming fluent in loonsong ourselves as we watch Little Loon grow."--Molly Beth Griffin, author of Loon Baby, Rhoda's Rock Hunt, and Ten Beautiful Things

About the Author

Yvonne Pearson is the author of Little Loon Finds His Voice, a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (STEM Selection) and Silver Winner in the PubWest Book Design Awards, which also received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Her other books include Sadie Braves the Wilderness (2017) and Too Many Hugs (2023). Yvonne lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she enjoys hiking, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Regina Shklovsky is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Sonoma County, California. She illustrated the 2018 picture book, Fun in the Mud, which was a 2019 Moonbeam award winner and a 2018 Nautilus award winner. She is passionate about bringing stories to life with pictures and thoughtful design. Her work is rooted in traditional drawing and painting, mixed with vector graphics. She collaborates with local entrepreneurs and authors, as well as independent publishers.