About the Book

Ooo aaa woo woo! Papa Loon’s call rings out across the water—strong, loud, and full of purpose. But Little Loon’s voice is much smaller. Peep! Eep! Squeak! It doesn’t sound anything like Papa’s.

As Little Loon grows, he tries again and again to find his voice. When danger arrives, will he be ready?

Adapted for the youngest children, this streamlined board book edition of Little Loon Finds His Voice introduces babies and toddlers to animal sounds and the natural world through a story of growth, confidence, and finding one’s place. With rhythmic language, expressive sounds, and illustrations of misty lakes and northern wildlife, it works well as a read-aloud.

The original picture book edition was named a Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year (STEM Selection) and received a PubWest Book Design Award.

Meet the Author

Yvonne Pearson’s debut picture book, Sadie Braves the Wilderness, was published in May 2017. In 2018 she won the Loft-McKnight Fellowship in writing for children. Yvonne has been selected for the Loft Center for Literature’s Shabo Award for a picture book and won two Artist Initiative Grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board for children’s literature projects. Yvonne lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband. She loves hiking, reading, quilting, cooking and spending quality time with her grandchildren.

Meet the Illustrator

R.A. Smith is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Sonoma County, California. Her illustration work includes the picture books Fun in the Mud, Little Loon Finds His Voice, Our Friend Moon, and Our Friend Earth. She has also illustrated adult nonfiction titles including Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, Balance Is Bullsh*t, Reflect and Reset, and Simple Acts of Care. Regina is passionate about bringing stories to life through pictures and thoughtful design. Her work is rooted in traditional drawing and painting, combined with vector graphics. She collaborates with local entrepreneurs and authors, as well as independent publishers.

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