Nessie, by Ilse De Keyzer/Illustrated by Dana Martens, (Nov. 2024, Clavis), $19.95, ISBN: 9798890630872
Ages 6-10
The mysterious Loch Ness “monster” lives on in a touching new story. Rhona is a young girl accompanying her Uncle Allister on a boat ride down Loch Ness, where he’s determined to capture Nessie and get his picture in the paper. He eschews nets and fish in favor of… pancakes! Everyone loves pancakes, right? Rhona gleefully flings the pancakes out of the boat, but only a random duck is taking the offering. Will Nessie appear, and will Uncle Allister see her? Misty greens and blues add to the dreamlike feel of this imaginative and gentle story. The pages are wordy, making this a better choice for first and second graders. Nessie is a story of exploration, imagination, and Scottish folklore that readers will return to again and again.
Extend the fun with Nessie and Scottish-themed coloring pages, or this fun Loch Ness paper craft from Glenn Jones art.
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