Little Loon and Papa [Hardcover]

Toni Buzzeo (Author), Margaret Spengler (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

It's time for diving lessons, but Little Loon is too nervous. When Papa shows him how to tuck in his feathers and dip down into the water, Little Loon rushes away without trying. But then&150GRUFFLE, SNUFFLE, GROWL!&150things become even more startling when Papa's not close by. And as Little Loon hears the reassuring call of his father, he's finally ready to take his first dive.

This warm, genuine tale of fatherly guidance and support is just right for Father's Day&150or any day when a young reader is on the verge of learning a new skill.Dawdle Duckling, was dubbed "smile-provoking" by Booklist and "immensely satisfying" by Publishers Weekly.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–An appealing story about paternal guidance and support. Papa is giving Little Loon diving lessons but the youngster is having a hard time learning this new skill. While his father is beneath the water, he escapes. As he swims along the shore, he is startled by a moose, a brown bear, and a tree that has just been felled by a beaver. Frightened, he peeps for his father again and again, but still finds himself alone. Then he hears a loud noise and knows that there is only one way to get past the tree. He squeezes the air out, tucks in his feathers, wiggles his feet, waggles his wings–and dives beneath it. When he pops up again, Papa calls out to him, offers him a treat, and snuggles him under his wing. The staccato text is filled with alliteration and rhythmic sound effects, and the soft, jewel-toned illustrations evoke the splendor of the north woods. A wonderful choice for summer programming when swimming lessons are underway.–Linda Staskus, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma, OH
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dial (May 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803731302
• ISBN-13: 978-0803729582
• ASIN: 0803729588
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #945,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS, is an author as well as a career library media specialist. She writes picture books for children as well as many professional books and articles and lives on a colonial farm in Maine. Learn more at her website: www.tonibuzzeo.com

Customer Reviews

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Little Loon and Papa, December 18, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Little Loon and Papa (Hardcover)

This book is cute because the little loon doesn't want the diving lessons and his papa still makes him. Then he looses his papa and goes to a bunch of other animals looking for his papa. He ends up running into some pretty scary animals.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit!, December 16, 2004

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This review is from: Little Loon and Papa (Hardcover)

Little Loon and Papa, the second pairing of author Toni Buzzeo and illustrator Margaret Spengler, is another winner. (Dawdle Duckling) The rhythmic language begs to be read aloud. The soft, richly colored illustrations help young listeners and readers identify with Little Loon and feel right at home on the Maine lake, no matter where in the world they live. In the words of my daughter, who loves Little Loon, "It's a keeper!"

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My six-year-old LOVES this book., December 16, 2004

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She has asked for it three nights in a row, now. There are lots of fun sound-words written in all capital letters ("HOO HOO HOO" "SQUEEZE TUCK ZIP") and she enjoys reading those while I read the rest of the text. It's a great way to share reading. I also know she relates to Little Loon's struggle to face up to his fears. She cheers every time he makes it under that log and back to Papa's protective wing. A joy to read and share.