Marcel, a young tundra swan, is tired from the first half of a winter migration. One thousand miles is a long way to fly too long for Marcel, so he hides in the rushes to stay behind while his parents and the flock continue south. But with the lake nearly frozen over, he soon realizes that he is not cut out for life on ice. Other animals offer advice about how to survive the winter, but their ways of living aren't right for the swan. Hungry and scared, he falls asleep only to be awakened by a big surprise! All Sylvan Dell titles feature free educational resources online, including the For…mehr
Marcel, a young tundra swan, is tired from the first half of a winter migration. One thousand miles is a long way to fly too long for Marcel, so he hides in the rushes to stay behind while his parents and the flock continue south. But with the lake nearly frozen over, he soon realizes that he is not cut out for life on ice. Other animals offer advice about how to survive the winter, but their ways of living aren't right for the swan. Hungry and scared, he falls asleep only to be awakened by a big surprise! All Sylvan Dell titles feature free educational resources online, including the For Creative Minds sections and additional Teaching Activities. 2008 Moonbeam Bronze Award, Picture Book 4-8 Years
Award-winning illustrator Laura Jacques is passionate about illustrating children's books that focus on natural history, wildlife, and environmental awareness for children. In addition to illustrating Tornado Tamer, The Most Dangerous, Baby Owl's Rescue and Whistling Wings for Arbordale, she has also illustrated For the Birds; The Life of Roger Tory Peterson, Squirrel Assist, At Home in the Rain Forest, and Wildlife Refuge; A Classroom Adventure. Her books have won several honors and awards, including -NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children- sponsored by the Children's Book Council and the -KIND Children's Book Award- sponsored by the Association for Humane and Environmental Education, a division of the Humane Society of the United States. For more information, visit Laura's website: http: //www.laurajacques.com
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