When a boy and his mother take their dog Miles on a peaceful canoe ride, they find themselves frantically racing to save a mother loon and her family Join them and watch the surprising outcome of Miles encounter with the loons. Then witness the boy s moment of wonder when he meets the loon. The For Creative Minds section includes loon fun facts, information about loons in Native American Culture, a Maker a Loon Mask craft, and a Map It, Math It, Measure It section. Encourages children to care for animals."