Eaglet's World

Plot Summary

A gentle story of one little eagle who outgrows his space and faces his fear of change. It’s a story for any child who must face something new, something that seems scary because it has never been experienced before. Eaglet breaks out of his shell and finds the nest is a safe place. His parents keep him warm and bring him food. But soon the nest becomes crowded. When he looks out beyond the rim, he can see blue everywhere. His parents coax him to the edge of the nest. Eaglet is frightened. Surely they don’t expect him to follow them as they spread their wings?

Awards

2005 Children's Crown Gallery Award Honor Book; CCBC Choices 2003; The Best Children's Books of the Year 2003, Bank Street College; TLA 2003 2 x 2 Reading List

Reviews

"...Eaglet is an appealing, brave little character whose story has obvious parallels for children facing their first forays out of their own familial nests. Gabriel provides striking paintings of Eaglet's growth in double-page spreads that are designed for reading to a group. An author's note offers additional background on eagles that will be useful for classroom discussions." Kirkus Reviews

"...Gabriel's artwork is attractive, and it has a natural feel that suits the simple story. Information about bald eagles and the problems they currently face is provided in an afterword that has been written for adults, but the facts presented will prove interesting to children as well as to those who read to them." Booklist

"An upbeat, encouraging story about an eagle's development from the egg to his first flight. The constant support and reassurances from his parents add to the relevance of the story for young children." School Library Journal

Associated Keywords
eagle, eagles, courage, brave, fear, afraid, bravery