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Jonathan and the Giant Eagle

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Jonathan's parents allow him to choose a pet, but they are surprised when he selects a giant eagle. Through rhyming text and a humorous tone, Jonathan shares his adventures with this mythical creature and the challenges it brings to everyday life. Eventually, he realises that setting the eagle free is the right choice.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for young children and families seeking a fun read-aloud story with imaginative themes and playful rhymes.

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Jonathan recounts his new experiences with this unique and astonishing pet— a mythical giant eagle.

Jonathan’s wants a giant eagle. (Is that even legal?)

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Jonathan's parents have decided to let Jonathan choose a pet. They are not prepared for his choice—a giant eagle. (Is that even legal?)

Jonathan recounts his new experiences with this unique and astonishing pet. A mythical giant eagle doesn't fit easily into everyday life, but there are some advantages to having such a creature by your side. Ultimately, Jonathan comes to the difficult decision that his new friend must be set free.

With rhyming text and a humorous and lighthearted tone, this book is meant to be read aloud.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781777081751

Publisher: Eye of Newt Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 June 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Eye of Newt Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Created by Danny Christopher

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Danny Christopher is an illustrator, and author. His earliest memories are of catching garter snakes in Belleville, Ontario, while still in diapers. He is the illustrator of The Legend of the Fog, A Children's Guide to Arctic Birds, A Children's Guide to Arctic Butterflies, and Animals Illustrated: Polar Bear, and author of the Putuguq and Kublu series of books. His work on The Legend of the Fog was nominated for the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustration Award, and Putuguq and Kublu was selected as a USBBY Outstanding International Book. He worked as a contributing illustrator for the New York Times 2011-2013. He lives in Toronto with his wife, four children, a little bulldog, and a puppy.

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