The Blue Canoe
A Picture Book
by Sheryl McFarlane
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Pub Date Jul 09 2024 | Archive Date Jul 09 2024
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Description
Every cabin day is a paddle-on-the-lake day.
You’ll be paddling with us too, coming-soon baby.
Mom and me and you in our blue canoe.
A mother and daughter spend the day on the lake, admiring the local flora and fauna and considering the way their paddling routine might change when a new baby arrives.
For nature lovers with a growing family, The Blue Canoe is a poignant picture book conversation that gently addresses a child’s natural worries about shifting family dynamics while celebrating the unchangeable bond between mother and child. The details of the animal families they encounter bolster the child’s confidence and reinforce the mother’s loving reassurance that even though a new baby will bring change, some things are as reliable as the sunrise.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781641709156 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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Featured Reviews
Caitlyn B, Reviewer
I read this story with my children and they loved pointing out each individual animal.
This story is about a young girl and her expectant mother going on a ride in their blue canoe, a hobby they both share. The girl has many questions about the world around her and what her life will be like soon with a new sibling in tow. The mother is gentle, kind and reassures her daughter that they will still continue to take canoe travels together.
This is an excellent book to read with any children but particularly those about to get upgraded to big sibling status.
The message is warm and cozy and the illustrations are colorful and beautiful.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.
Ana V T, Reviewer
I can't have enough of this cover I wanted it to be a poster, I will have to display the book on my shelves instead eheh. The artwork is very serene and beautiful and has a great mood. This is the story of a young girl who is about to be a big sister, the changes can be overwhelming, and she will need to share her mother with her sibling, but I'm glad that she is excited to share her life and protect the baby too. Their connection with nature is wonderful. Very beautiful illustrations.
Thank you for the e-arc.
Reviewer 977888
This is a beautifully illustrated book that captures the myriad of emotions brought on by adding a new member to the family. I particularly love how the mother does not erase all of the young girl's worries by saying "That won't happen" or "It'll all be okay." The mother is very realistic in acknowledging that she will be busy and tired at times, and that they will not know what the baby likes to do until they arrive. This picture book is a gentle, thoughtful, and sweet portrayal of the spectrum of thoughts and feelings experienced by a young child whose family is expecting a baby.
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