The Lost Lagoon [Paperback]

Reg Down (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 3, 2010

It is spring and Running River is in full flood. Tiptoes Lightly and Jeremy Mouse visit Greenleaf the Sailor and they venture forth in Greenleaf's newly made boat. Soon they are joined by Pine Cone and Pepper Pot the Gnomes and together they search for the Lost Lagoon the frogs have been so beautifully singing about. Meanwhile, back home, Farmer John reads The Adam Tales to Tom Nutcracker and June Berry. Later, Tom rides off in the night until he too comes to the Lost Lagoon. What happens on this night, with its majestic, rising moon, is filled with a wonder and magic that won't soon be forgotten.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The call of adventure can strike at any time. The Lost Lagoon is a charming story of the flood of Running River in spring, where Tiptoes, Jeremy, and Greenleaf embark on an adventure into the Lost Lagoon. They meet plenty of characters along the way, and make for a fun read for younger readers. With an assortment of illustrations spread throughout, The Lost Lagoon is a fun and recommended pick for younger readers. --Midwest Book Review

"... children will inherently realize this collection offers an antidote to the viral spread of movie-based narratives and those containing more than a hint of violence. The stories are easy enough that accomplished early readers can enjoy them independently; they are also perfect for out-loud reading sessions at bedtime. Sweet stories to share with children while storms rage outside." --Kirkus Discoveries Review

About the Author

Reg Down grew up in Canada, Namibia, South Africa and Ireland. He trained as a eurythmist, an art of movement and gesture, in England and Germany. The father of three, he has taught eurythmy in Waldorf schools in Australia, Canada and the United States. His children's stories grew out of his work with kindergarten and the younger grades. He is also the author of seven other children's books and two professional books, Leaving Room for the Angels, AWSNA Publications, a book on eurythmy and artistic pedagogy, and Color and Gesture - the Inner Life of Color, Lightly Press. He lives in Sacramento, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 130 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (September 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1453801960
• ISBN-13: 978-1453801963
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #468,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Reg Down grew up in Canada, Namibia, South Africa and Ireland. He trained in eurythmy, an art of movement and gesture, in England and Germany. The father of three, he has been a eurythmist in Waldorf schools in Australia, Canada and the United States, as well as on the faculty at Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks, California.

He is the author of eight children's books, most of them arising out of his work with kindergarten and the younger grades. He also has two professional titles: Leaving Room for the Angels, AWSNA Publications, an exploration of artistic pedagogy through the eyes of eurythmy, and Color and Gesture - the Inner Life of Color, Lightly Press.

He currently lives in Sacramento, California, writing, publishing, storytelling, puppeteering and generally hanging around and twiddling his thumbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Reg Down, September 26, 2011

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Joanne fr Hong Kong - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Lost Lagoon (Paperback)

We (my 6 yr old & I), always love books from Reg Down. 2 years ago, we started with The Tales of Tiptoes Lightly. Back then, my 4 yr old was into Picture Books. We were both disappointed when there was so little illustration in the book. But as I started reading it, I knew why there were so little illustration - no other pictures can be as vivid as the ones created in my little girls mind as she listens to the story - as Waldorf early childhood teachers always say. We went on the read the rest of his books. We always like the adventures of Pine Cone & Pepper Pot, Tiptoes & Jeremy Mouse.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little adventures, January 25, 2012

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Jennifer Kovach (Lincoln, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lost Lagoon (Paperback)

These stories are fun and I love how they work along with the seasons and nature around us. These darling stories take you on journeys of toads, slugs, spiders and dragonflies...and their adventures with Tiptoes Lightly, Jeremy Mouse, Ompliant the Elephant, Pinecone and Pepperpot the Gnomes and all the rest.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm 40 and I believe in fairies, October 16, 2011

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Bob Daniels (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lost Lagoon (Paperback)

Tiptoes, Jeremy Mouse, Pine Cone, Pepper Pot, and Greenleaf the Sailor embark on an adventure to find the Lost Lagoon. Along the way, they meet old friends and make news as well.

With simple prose and elegant line drawings, Reg Down creates a visually imaginative story for children of any age. My only question is: Where are Jemima Mouse and the mouslings?