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Brooke Newman

The Little Tern: A Story of Insight Hardcover – March 1, 2002

by Brooke Newman (Narrator)

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A stunningly illustrated modern parable on how to find hope in disappointing or frustrating circumstances. †

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96 pages
Language

English
Publisher

HiddenSpring
Publication date

March 1, 2002
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5.54 x 0.49 x 7.24 inches
ISBN-10

1587680165
ISBN-13

978-1587680168
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It is a thoughtful modern-day parable of inspiration, suitable for readers of all ages and faiths. -- The Midwest Book Review

It is beautifully conceived and flawlessly executed, a fable that speaks to adults and children in language that both understand. -- Susan Baerwald

The Little Tern is a charming and touching fable that was a delight for me to read. -- Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer prize winning author

The Little Tern is a lovely book that I will always treasure. -- Alan Lightman

The Little Tern is a wonderful antidote for the daily news. -- Spirit and Life

This beautiful book showcases wonderful watercolor images. -- WildBird

This is such a wonderful book for all ages because its message is universal. -- Julie Houston, Co-author of One Door Closes, Another Door Opens

About the Author

Brooke Newman has been the editor, co-author and author of numerous books, film scripts and plays. She received an award from the Pacific Northwest Writer's Guild for her one-act play, "My Mother's Lovers." She lives in Aspen, Colorado, with her four children and three dogs.

Lisa Mann Dirkes began her career as a freelance illustrator working for, among others, Vogue, but she now focuses on fine art. She is married, with five children, and lives in Massachusetts.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HiddenSpring; Illustrated edition (March 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1587680165
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1587680168
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.54 x 0.49 x 7.24 inches

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Carol wright

Sophisticated insights

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2008

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I have been meaning to buy this book for years, knowing that Susan Osborn's spectacular album "Tideline" (CD avail on amazon and as mp3) was written with the themes found in The Little Tern. From the look of the book online, I assumed it to be mostly a picture book, with limited text, but actually it is a small size book with 84 illustrated pages...an elegant "chapter" book. The language is distinctively British. Here's one of the musings of the stranded 'no fly' Tern.

"For these reasons I naturally became a kind of collector on the beach. I collected colours, thoughts and dreams. At night I watched the skies unfold a magical twilight. These stars became companions and, indeed, I made acquaintance with quite a few good ones."

Seriously, there are times in life when everything you know yourself to be is stripped from you or lost. Hurricane, financial ruin, health crisis, divorce, job loss, death of a partner. Who/what are you then? You not only lose the "thing," you seemed to have lost yourself as well. This book (and Susan Osborn's excellent songs in "Tideline") can help bring you through it.

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JMacC

Not a good book

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2012

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I bought this book hoping to read it to some children at a local school but since receiving it in the mail and reading it myself I have decided against it. First of all, the tern pictured in the illustrations is not the correct species and is not even the same tern described by the author. Secondly, the book is overlong, the author spends too much time introducing the story; it would lose a child's interest before it even began. And thirdly, I was not impressed by the story-line itself. As someone who has worked closely with Terns in the field, I found it to be highly unbelievable and therefore did not find it inspirational as some have. I feel that this book is misleading to children about the nature of Terns and birds in general.

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Coconuts

This book is my treasure.

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016

Love this story.

Thoughtful, timely story

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2002

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I loved this charming story. This Little Tern is a character of great importance to anyone who has gone through difficult times in their lives. The bird has such resiliency; finding ways out of his struggles that he truely is a hero of mine. I highly recommend this beautiful book!

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Ellie

A great gift

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2009

My ex-boyfriend gave me this book for my birthday a few years ago & I absolutely loved it. It's a very thoughtful and sweet story. Good for the soul.

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THE LITTLE TERN is a charming story.

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2004

THE LITTLE TERN is a philosophical fable that has been designed as a picture book. It tells the tale of a little bird who suddenly cannot fly. All birds are supposed to fly, and a tern is designed to fly and soar through the skies, darting for food in the sea.
Since the Little Tern can't fly he's forced to live on the beach, walking awkwardly in the waves and watching the fog roll in, pondering who he is and his purpose in life. Is a bird still a bird if he has to remain earthbound?
Season follows season and gradually the Little Tern makes some friends. He searches for meaning in the little things he observes --- things he never noticed before when he could fly. As he gradually learns to make the very best of things as he finds them, he discovers a secret that enriches his life. Will it help him fly again, or will it just help him live without being able to fly?
THE LITTLE TERN is a charming story with beautiful watercolor illustrations. The words themselves draw their own pictures for you and will make you think about what the purpose of living really is.
--- Reviewed by Tamara Penny

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井の頭少年

よかったですよ。

Reviewed in Japan on August 15, 2022

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多少の汚れやキズヘコミは覚悟の上だったので可です。というより、外装はともかく中はとてもキレイでお買い得でした。

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まさか中古？

Reviewed in Japan on January 25, 2022

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新品だと思い書籍を購入しましたが、角が潰れてたり、前の持ち主と思われる方の印鑑が押されていたり…書き込みがあったり…
中古とも、状態についても何も記載されてなかったので騙された感じです。
中古なら、他にもあったのに！
新品が欲しかったので、残念です。

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言葉kotoha

大切な一冊です

Reviewed in Japan on January 13, 2022

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私の手元に、"星の王子様’’と一緒に置いてある本です。正面から向き合ってしまうと零れ落ちてしまいそうな部分があるので、[リトルターン］［星の王子様］［リトルターン］と繰り返して読み返すことで掬い上げられる言葉たちがあります。
［魔女の宅急便］も合わせて読み返すことがあります。松任谷由実さんの優しさに包まれたなら〜♪なども耳に優しく感じるかもしれません。

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人生で大切なもの

Reviewed in Japan on June 29, 2020

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人生で大切なものを思いださせてくれるお話しです。

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