When the downy-soft baby loon Gabe is hatched, life is perfect. His parents lovehim and take care of him, and Gabe has their undivided attention. Little Gabeis very, very happy. Until that all too familiar sound happens once again.

Peck-peck-peck. Chip. Chip. Chip. "Cheep, cheep."

An egg cracks open, and his little sister is hatched. And Gabe's life is turnedupside down.

When Gabe notices his parents doting on their newest chick, he feels sad. Gabealso experiences jealousy, along with irritation at just about everything his baby sister does. In fact, Fluffy really bugs him, so Gabe resorts to picking on her.

The universal feelings of sibling rivalry are told through the life of thisadorable little fluffy feather-ball named Gabe. Read about Gabe's silly anticsas he works through his insecurities, and learn how he truly feels when hislittle sister is in danger.

Lizzie enjoys life in the U.P. of Michigan. Jack loves the rugged beaches of theMonterey Coast with waves crashing on the shore. The authors share a love forfamily, writing, and the great outdoors, as well as a fascination with loons.

The Little Loony Tales: Hatched was written with loons, the outdoors, families,and sibling rivalry in mind. It is Lizzie and Jack's debut book. Be on the lookout for The Little Loony Tales: Dive, Chicks, Dive.

B.T. Bonnell is a graphic artist living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The LittleLoony Tales: Hatched is the first book she has illustrated. Living in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Bethany also enjoys loons and the "Up North" experience of herstate. You can reach the artist at btbgraphicdesign.com.