Loon Chase is a delightful story about a boy who discovers that his domesticated dog still has powerful instincts similar to animals in the wild. It is also about the surprising outcome of the encounter between the dog and a mother loon: the bigger animal doesn't necessarily prevail. In addition, this heart-warming tale is a story about a child's moment of wonder, when he finally meets the loon himself. Kathryn Freeman's pastel illustrations are absolutely superb. The “Creative Minds” section has teaching trivia about loons, and a Native American Loon Ceremonial mask craft.
Written By: Jean Heilprin Diehl Illustrated By: Kathryn Freeman
32 pg, 8.5" x 10", Ages 6 to 10, Lexile: 670 Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-9764943-8-6, $15.95 Paperback ISBN: 978-16071811-6-3, $8.95
"A good story, reverence for and understanding of nature, and useful information on which to grow make this book a fine addition to any library. Text and pictures work beautifully together throughout the volume, and readers will continue to find new details in both as they return for many repeat readings." - ForeWord Magazine
"Freeman's pastel illustrations provide a close-up portrait of the loon protecting the babies. Vivid descriptions incorporate facts in a readable manner. More science notes and an activity are provided in the end matter, along with a 'Loons in Native American Culture' folklore overview, making this a useful title for classroom discussion." - School Library Journal
Author/Illustrator Bio:
Jean Heilprin Diehl (author) and her family have visited and lived in New Hampshire since the late 19th century and still own a cabin on Silver Lake, where loons nest every summer. Her Springer spaniel, Miles, loved to swim in the lake and provided the inspiration for Loon Chase." Jean is an award-winning author and critic whose work has appeared in such journals and anthologies as the Indiana Review, Antietam Review, Fodderwing, Sycamore Review, Kestrel, Many Mountains Moving, The Journal, and Great Writers/Great Stories.
Kathryn Freeman (artist) spent many summers on Conway Lake in the White Mountains region in New Hampshire where she learned to use pastels from her uncle, the landscape artist Robert Jordan. He and Kathryn often took a canoe out at dawn to check on nesting loons. Kathryn is known foremost as a painter. Her works have been exhibited nationally and internationally and are held in numerous private and public collections. She has also done a number of large public commissions, including three story murals for the new public library in Jacksonville, Florida. While this is her first children’s book, it will likely not be her last! Her life-like pastels are superb. To visit her Web site, click here.
Science and Math through Literature
Jean Heilprin Diehl (author) and her family have visited and lived in New Hampshire since the late 19th century and still own a cabin on Silver Lake, where loons nest every summer. Her Springer spaniel, Miles, loved to swim in the lake and provided the inspiration for Loon Chase." Jean is an award-winning author and critic whose work has appeared in such journals and anthologies as the Indiana Review, Antietam Review, Fodderwing, Sycamore Review, Kestrel, Many Mountains Moving, The Journal, and Great Writers/Great Stories. 
Kathryn Freeman (artist) spent many summers on Conway Lake in the White Mountains region in New Hampshire where she learned to use pastels from her uncle, the landscape artist Robert Jordan. He and Kathryn often took a canoe out at dawn to check on nesting loons. Kathryn is known foremost as a painter. Her works have been exhibited nationally and internationally and are held in numerous private and public collections. She has also done a number of large public commissions, including three story murals for the new public library in Jacksonville, Florida. While this is her first children’s book, it will likely not be her last! Her life-like pastels are superb. To visit her Web site, 
