The Little Lost Robin
Author: Elizabeth Baguley
Illustrator: Tina Macnaughton
Published by: Good Books
Ages: 3 years and up
Theme: Friendship
Opening Lines: On the edge of the deep woods lived an old Hare. Once, he had leaped and pranced under the magical moon, but time had made him grey and stiff and he no longer danced.
Synopsis: Hare befriends colourful Robin while feeding the birds, and one day when the birds finally fly away it was Robin who decided to stay and keep the old Hare company. During the winter Robin sang for Hare and Hare would sway in time to his tune and feed the little bird. One day a howling storm kept Hare in his burrow, and when it finally passed he raced to find Robin, but the little bird was nowhere to be seen. Hare is sure Robin is lost forever. Where is Robin and has Hare lost his friend? You will have to get this beautiful book out to discover the lovely ending.
Why I like it: The soft wispy hues from autumn to winter, and the gentle facial expressions, Tina has magically filled the book from cover to cover with, are an attention grabber alone. From every colour of green through the forest to the creams and snowy white winter snow to the fluffy colourful little Robin. A delight for the eyes. What I loved most about this story is how it shows friendship works both ways. The devotion and caring for one another is what true friendship is about and what makes this story so adorable. Such a sweet quiet story just right to have a young child sitting on your lap begging you to read it again. Go on…..
Resources/Findings:
Tina Macnaughton’s website of her lovely prints…. http://www.tina-macnaughton.com/colour.html
Here’s an introduction to Elizabeth Baguley… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZQyuUwVHYQ
A website of topics for kids on friendship and being a friend… http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=286&id=1636
Fun rabbit facts for kids…. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/rabbit.html
Colour and cut out Rabbits for kids to have fun…. http://www.hellokids.com/t_289/rabbit
For more books with resources please head on over and visit the lovely author Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog and find the tab for Perfect Picture Books. Her blog is full of resources links and activities associated with the books reviewed by many authors.
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The cover drew me in immediately and your description makes it even more alluring! Thanks for posting. I depend on those lovely lap-reads to recharge my mommy batteries 🙂
Glad you liked it Laura. I would love to have someone curl up on my lap for a read…*sigh*.
Oh—I need to know what happens. This looks beautiful. We owned a house bunny for 13 years so I must get this. Thanks for sharing.
lol… hope you can get this, it is beautiful. Soft and cuddly! Thanks Laura.
I so want to read the rest of this sweet story about old Hare and Robin. Delightful, Diane!
It’s indeed very sweet. I love the illustrations too. Thanks Joanna.
I love the way you have described this book! Gentle and loving, and such beautiful illustrations. Definitely adding this to my To Be Read pile. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words Cathy. Enjoy!
Love the cover and your description on the illustrations. This sounds like a story with a message. It sounds like they are dependent upon one another. Love the idea for this book — would just like to know the ending.
lol… you will have to check it out at the library Pat to find out…. nope, I’m not telling! 🙂 Glad you liked it.
This looks like exactly the kind of picture book I totally love, Diane! Everything about your description makes me want to read it! I love the quiet, sweet ones 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Yeah, me too! Thank you for your kind words, glad you like it Susanna!
Lovely and you know what, I love the lyrical way you wrote your thoughts on it, it sounds straight from the back of the book. Beautifully told!
Wow! Thank you Catherine for your kind words. Nope it’s definitely not from the book. Glad you like my review.
I love the cover and the opening lines – very nice! 🙂
It is sweet, isn’t it? Your sister would love this Erik.
I think I’m gonna like this one!
Yes, I think you will too, Julie.
I have it on hold now!
This sounds so sweet, Diane. I love stories like this.
mmm…. me too, Carrie. Which reminds me I must get back to doing some revision.
You left us with a cliff hanger! Thanks for the review.
lol…. glad you like it. Hope you can check it out at your library to find out what happens, Janet. 🙂
This looks like one that might tug at the heartstrings. I’m feeling sorry for poor hare!
Yes it is a bit of a heartstrings kind of story. Check it out. psst… you won’t feel so bad for Hare.
Aw this book had me at the cover illustration. How sweet! It sounds wonderful. Thank you for adding it to the list!
Glad you like it, Loni. The illustrations are beautiful! My pleasure!
Yay! Julie!
Diane…this is a lovely book…thank you so much for sharing it…your resources/activity list is great as well.:)
Thank you Vivian. I know you appreciate good resources and activities. So pleased you love the book.
What a sweet sounding book. I’m worried about Robin. I need to find this book!