When a boy and his mother take their dog Miles on a peaceful canoe ride, they find themselves frantically racing to save a mother loon and her family! Join them and watch the surprising outcome of Miles' encounter with the loons. Then witness the boy's moment of wonder when he meets the loon. The ��or Creative Minds��section includes loon fun facts, information about loons in Native American Culture, a ��aker a Loon Mask��craft, and a ��ap It,����ath It,����easure It��section. Encourages children to care for animals. Free teaching activities and interactive quizzes available at Sylvan Dell Publishing's website.2006 NAIBA Picture Book of the Year Award nominee