
Goodnight Loon
Abe Sauer(Author)
University of Minnesota Press
Will be published approx. on 1. August 2014
Book
Hardback
28 pages
978-0-8166-9703-8 (ISBN)
Description
A charming retelling of a children's classic in a distinctly Northwoods voice There's a loon, of course. And a Duluth pack. And crop art, Tater Tot hotdish, and, inevitably, deer ticks. The familiar green room is set on a pontoon, lit by the moon over a quiet lake. The childhood classic Goodnight Moon is transformed into a must-have for every Minnesota child's bookshelf. Written and illustrated by two fathers who value good rhymes and the power of simple, evocative illustrations, Goodnight Loon moves the story that so many parents know by heart into Northwoods territory. Author Abe Sauer and illustrator Nathaniel Davauer created this book as a tribute to the cherished favorite written by Margaret Wise Brown. Their faithful homage brings fresh life to a much-loved story. The words rhyme, rock, and soothe with the same cadence as the original. Yellow canoes, snowshoes, and a hungry raccoon all make appearances in the room inhabited by a beaver in a sleeping bag and his voyageur companion. Illustrations inspired by the style of Goodnight Moon will give even the youngest child something to search for on every page. It is the perfect bedtime book for babies, children, and parents looking for a story written especially for their Northwoods little ones. And where else will you find walleye eating rhubarb pie?
Reviews / Votes
"This tiny tome would make a wonderful gift for a Minnesota baby or a parent-to-be. I wouldn't be surprised if it's soon a staple in our kiddos' home libraries." -Mpls-St. Paul MagazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Minnesota
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 1 to 6 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
14 B-W plates, 8 Color plates
Dimensions
Height: 161 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
268 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8166-9703-8 (9780816697038)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Humorist and journalist Abe Sauer is the author of How to Be: North Dakota. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and three children. Nathaniel Davauer is an artist and photographer in Milwaukee.