Book Nook - Little Loon Finds His Voice

Independent publisher, The Collective Book Studio, is proud to celebrate the ongoing success of the beloved picture book Little Loon Finds His Voice, written by Yvonne Pearson and illustrated by Regina Shklovsky.The book, for young readers ages 3 – 7, is a beautifully told story about perseverance, family, and finding the courage to be heard. 

 

Little Loon Finds His Voice introduces children to a timid young loon who longs to sound bold and strong like his father. While Papa Loon’s call echoes across the lake to warn predators and protect the family, Little Loon can only squeak and peep. When danger strikes and an eagle threatens, Little Loon must discover the strength within himself to find his own voice.

 

“Children often feel pressure to be brave before they feel ready,” says author Yvonne Pearson. “Little Loon’s journey shows that confidence grows with practice, encouragement, and time.”

 

With its gentle message and strong connection to the natural world, Little Loon Finds His Voice is especially well-suited for story time and classroom read-alouds, social-emotional learning discussions, nature and wildlife curriculum units, and families looking to encourage self-confidence and resilience in young readers. Praised as “sweetly expressive” by Publishers Weekly, the book blends lyrical storytelling with vivid, nature-inspired artwork that immerses readers in the rhythms of lake life. Beyond the story itself, the book includes engaging nonfiction back matter that introduces children to the fascinating world of loons—their calls, habitats, and behaviors—making it an ideal resource for early STEM and nature education.

 

Little Loon Finds His Voice, is a Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year (STEM Selection) and Silver Winner in the PubWest Book Design Awards, which also received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Originally published in hardcover in 2021, The Collective Book Studio has reissued the book in paperback.

 

Yvonne Pearson is the author of Her other books include Sadie Braves the Wilderness (2017) and Too Many Hugs (2023). Yvonne lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she enjoys hiking, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren.  To learn more about her visit her website, https://yvonnepearson.com/ .

 

Regina Shklovsky is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Sonoma County, California. Her work has received a Nautilus Award and a Moonbeam Award and has been featured at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. She finds inspiration in outdoor adventures with her family.

 

The Collective Book Studio is a woman-owned, full-service publishing studio that works with authors, brands, and companies to create, develop, and publish high-quality books. With a focus on innovative content and striking design, The Collective Book Studio offers a unique approach to the publishing process, providing clients with expertise and collaborative support from concept to creation., Based in Oakland, CA, their books are distributed by Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages. For more information, visit www.simonandschuster.com