PaddletotheSea, Holling Clancy Holling
PaddletotheSea, Holling Clancy Holling
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Paddle-to-the-Sea

Author: Holling Clancy Holling

Narrator: Terry Bregy

Unabridged: 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/30/2010

Synopsis

A young Indian boy from Nipigon country in the Canadian wilderness carves a twelve-inch canoe with a kneeling Indian figure and frees it to undertake a journey to the Atlantic Ocean in his place. He must stay home and help his father but yearns to learn about the world beyond his life in the village. Four years later this tiny vessel reaches its destination, ending a journey fraught with danger, excitement, and beauty.Taking the listener through the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, Holling Clancy Holling gives us a treasure chest of geography and natural science wrapped in an unforgettably beautiful story. This timeless award-winning book has been a favorite of families for over sixty years.

About Holling Clancy Holling

Holling Clancy Holling (1900–1973) graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1923. He then worked in a taxidermy department of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and spent time working in anthropology under Dr. Ralph Linton. During this period, he married Lucille Webster and within a year of their marriage accepted a position as art instructor on the first University World Cruise, sponsored by New York University. For many years, he dedicated much of his time and interest to making books for children. Much of the material he used was known to him firsthand, and his wife worked with him on many of the illustrations. He is best known for his book Paddle-to-the-Sea, which was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1942 and won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1962.

About Terry Bregy

Terry Bregy is a narrator of children’s and young adult books. Some of his published credits include Morning Girl, Paddle-to-the-Sea, and Across Five Aprils.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista on May 10, 2018

I don't think this would make a great bedtime story as it would take about 30-45 minutes to read it aloud at least. It is a full page of text with a full picture. It would make a great first reader book for someone who wants to read a story if they enjoy more history things. I really enjoyed this boo......more

Goodreads review by J. on February 23, 2022

"I am Paddle To The Sea Please put me back into the water" An Indian boy, living on a river north of Lake Superior, writes this on the bottom of his carving of an Indian in a canoe, and sets Paddle on his way. Helped by the people he meets on the way, Paddle-to-the-sea travels through each of the Grea......more

Goodreads review by Arthur on April 14, 2009

Canadian Indian boy carves a small wooden canoe with a little figure in it, named Paddle-to-the-Sea. He places it on top of a snow-laden hill, and leaves. Soon the snow starts melting and Paddle starts on his voyage. He slides into a brook, leading to Lake Superior, and from there to the other Great......more

Quotes

“Here is geography presented with freshness and originality and imagination.” New York Times

“Geography of the best kind, made vivid by the power of imagination.” Horn Book

“This is a fun, adventurous story…Any young child would enjoy reading about the exciting experiences Paddle has.” Children’s Literature

“Holling’s Caldecott Honor book, first published in 1941, finds a new life in Bregy’s reading. With a voice that ranges from smooth and lilting to excited and energetic, Bregy helps listeners follow the informative and sometimes dramatic adventures of a toy-sized Indian figure and canoe carved by an Indian boy in Canada…Younger listeners will be inspired by the image of a toy embarking on such a fascinating and dangerous voyage; many adults will appreciate the tribute paid to nature and the geographical tidbits included here. A top-notch family listen.” Publishers Weekly (audio review)

“Holling’s Caldecott Honor book, originally published in 1941, will surely find a new audience with this dramatic reading. Narrator Terry Bregy delivers an exceptional performance. His cadence ranges from smooth and easy to energetic, and listeners are lead along on the story’s journey…Four years later, Paddle has reached his destination, and listeners have experienced an incredible story complete with geography, nature, drama, and adventure. Original music accompanies the reading and adds to the mood. A notable listening experience for families; public and school libraries alike will value this addition to their audio collection.” School Library Journal (audio review)

“The story is timeless and fulfills a child’s dream of seeing a toy take on a life of its own. The opening steady drumbeats and the flutelike instrument melodies set the stage for this imaginative adventure, which invites geographic exploration. Bregy’s nicely paced, well-modulated reading emphasizes the climactic moments.” Booklist (audio review)

“Terry Bregy reads in a voice befitting a bedtime tale. His clear, soft voice allows the listener to relax while learning.” AudioFile

Awards

  • Caldecott Honor Book
  • Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
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