Little Loon and Papa / Toni Buzzeo ; illustrated by Margaret Spengler.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, c2004.Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cmISBN:- 0803729588
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- PZ7.B9832 Li 2004
Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Picturebook | Natural World | Buzzeo, Toni | Available | 33111003007115 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Motivated by a challenging situation and his supportive father, Little Loon finally learns to dive.