The Raven and the Loon

By Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, Kim Smith (Illustrator)

A bored Raven and a sewing Loon play a game that changes their feathers forever.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 173 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where Raven and Loon are pure white, boredom leads them to a creative game. As they seek to add color to their feathers, the results surprise them, transforming their appearances in ways they never imagined. What unexpected hues will they discover, and how will this change their lives? Dive into this whimsical tale of transformation and creativity.

From the publisher

Selected for CCBC Annual Best-of-the-Year Book List 2014! In the time before animals were as they are today, Raven and Loon were both white. Their feathers had no colour at all. Raven spent his days swooping through the sky trying to fight off his incessant boredom, while loon spent her days in her iglu working away on her sewing. One day, too bored to even fly, Raven visited Loon and suggested a sewing game that would give their feathers some much-needed colour. The results–not at all what the two birds expected–led to Raven and Loon acquiring their now-familiar coats. “Folklore invitingly told and presented for a young audience.” - Kirkus Reviews “With its significant potential for generating discussion, this is a perfect book for school and library settings.” - Quill &amp; Quire

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