Loon Chase

In this story a boy and his mother are canoeing, with their dog Miles swimming along side. Everyone is having a good time until Miles spots a loon and two chicks in the distance and swims after them. The chase ends when the loon rises up, splashing water and flapping its wings to defend its young. End notes and an art activity complete the book. Although the author and illustrator (Jean Diehl and Kathryn Freeman) are from the East coast, the subject is very fitting for Minnesota readers.