Description: Malie the albatross returns to the island of Midway, where she was born, to dance, sing, meet with other albatrosses, and lay her egg, in a book designed to introduce the habits and behaviors of the bird.
Review Quotes:
"An outstanding description of the life cycle of the Laysan albatross told as a first-person narrative from the perspective of Malie, a female albatross. A wonderful introduction to a magnificent sea bird, this vibrantly illustrated story belongs on EVERY shelf." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Anyone who has had the great fortune to visit Midway Atoll will agree that Caren Loebel-Fried captures the "magic" of Midway in A Perfect Day for an Albatross. We may not necessarily all have the great fortune and luck to visit Midway, but Caren Loebel-Fried offers her readers the next best thing--to dance and soar with albatross from page to page in a stunning, inspirational, and educational book." - THE BIRDER'S LIBRARY
"A Compellingly Beautiful Picture Book, Loebel-Fried's captivating text is full of vivid descriptions and fun-to-say words that delight the ear and tongue. The book's visual images are every bit as stunning, evoking seascapes and landscapes in deep, bright tones. Loebel-Fried's powers of observation and her empathy with the natural world shine through." - BETH GULDSETH, AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION (ABA)
"I love A Perfect Day for an Albatross...touting it to every elementary school I come across...really well put together." - US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, HONOLULU
"A Perfect Day for an Albatross is a perfect book for any child you love, a book of generous, inspired vision. It's a beautiful story about these legendary birds in their ocean paradise." - CARL SAFINA, AUTHOR OF EYE OF THE ALBATROSS, AND BEYOND WORDS; WHAT ANIMALS THINK AND FEEL
"After spending five weeks on Midway Atoll counting albatrosses, Volcano author and artist Caren Loebel-Fried collaborated with Cornell Lab of Ornithology to create the ideal book for children and nature lovers of all ages. Both gorgeous and scientifically sound, as well as gracefully told..." - DON WALLACE, HONOLULU MAGAZINE
"The ...illustrations... are bold and striking. The book ends with some factual information on albatross biology and conservation, helpful to answer questions that a child might raise... I can recommend Caren's latest book to parents looking for a gift for their pre-teen child. It can only help install and encourage a respect and love for the magnificent beings that albatrosses truly are." - JOHN COOPER, AGREEMENT ON THE CONSERVATION OF ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (ACAP) INFORMATION OFFICER
"To anyone who has spent time on Midway Atoll NWR or any other location where albatrosses breed, Caren's artwork, text and context will lead them back to the wonders, sights, and sounds of a bustling albatross colony. For a young child, this introduction into that world will surely open a young mind to a realm of sand, sounds, and sea--dominated by what can only be considered one of nature's most engaging and amazing birds...Does an impressive job of capturing the various elements of albatross individual behaviors and interactions...As engaging and biologically correct as the text is, it pales in comparison to the absolutely amazing block prints that jump from each page and transport the reader to a land of wonder. The colorful prints serve not only to enhance the simple yet concise and descriptive narrative that follows Ma¯lie the albatross during her "perfect day," but also give the reader a colorful and artistic interpretation of the beauty of Midway Atoll." - GOONEY GAZETTE II