Additional information
by Esko-Pekka Tiitinen (Author), Nikolai Tiitinen (Illustrator), Emma Claret Pyrhönen (Translator)
Winner at the 2012 Living Now Book Awards
An owl accompanies a dove on a long journey to her birthplace in Africa. They undertake part of the voyage on the back of a whale, who helps them when he sees that flying makes the old owl tired. Once they arrive at their destination, they find that sand has taken over the area--where a lush forest once stood, there's now nothing but desert! They will need the cooperation of other animals, a human, the sun, the water and a favorable wind in order to sow the seeds of life once more. This beautiful story talks about solidarity, respect for nature, overcoming obstacles by helping one another, and the benefits of teamwork. Guided Reading Level: R, Lexile Level: 720LAuthor Biography
Esko-Pekka Tiitinen was born in Suonenjoki, Finland, acclaimed and award-winning author and artist Tiitinen's talents are renowned within several professional fields. He has an active career as a writer and director of theater, scriptwriter, composer, songwriter and dramatist. He has written more than twenty books, several plays, radio plays, opera librettos, and TV scripts, and he has shown his work in Finland and beyond.
Nikolai Tiitinen is an award-winning illustrator from Finland.
Number of Pages: 24
Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.3 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 01, 2012
