<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this picture book that is as refreshing and inviting as a perfect canoe day, Ruth Wright Paulsen's sunlit paintings and Gary Paulsen's poetic text capture all the peace and pleasure of a day when water and sky are one. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Opening this book is like sitting down in a canoe, taking up a paddle, and gliding out into the summer beauty of a hidden lake. In this picture book that is as refreshing and inviting as a perfect canoe day, a fawn peeks out from the trees as ducklings fan out behind their mother. Butterflies pause and fish laze beneath the lily pads. Ruth Wright Paulsen s sunlit paintings and Gary Paulsen s poetic text capture all the peace and pleasure of a day when water and sky are one."<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Succinct, poetic text and rich, textured paintings convey the beauty and wonder of a quiet canoe ride on a lazy summer day." -- Booklist <p/>"Young nature buffs are sure to appreciate this ode to life in the unspoiled wilderness; creative writing classes may find this a good model for descriptive writing as well." -- Booklist <p/>"Full of sunlight and clear water, this book is for winter dreaming and summer doing." -- School Library Journal<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Gary Paulsen and painter Ruth Wright Paulsen have collaborated on many distinguished picture books, including <i>Dogteam</i>.