the trumpet of the swan

 

kai and i finished reading the trumpet of the swan.  it’s one of those books that you don’t want to ever end.  kai confessed that he would read ahead because he couldn’t stand waiting for our next reading session yet not wanting it to end all at the same time.  we think it’s one of the best books we have ever read.

 

louis, a trumpeter swan, is born without the ability to trumpet and such begins the story of his courage, determination, and honesty.  it’s also a fabulous story about friendship and love.

 

here is the last paragraph, beautifully written:

 

On the pond where the swans were, Louis put his trumpet away. The cygnets crept under their mother’s wings. Darkness settled on woods and field and marsh. A loon called its wild night cry. As Louis relaxed and prepared for sleep, all his thoughts were of how lucky he was to inhabit such a beautiful earth, how lucky he had been to solve his problems with music, and how pleasant it was to look forward to another night of sleep and another day tomorrow, and the fresh morning, and the light that returns with the day.

 

i love giving books as gifts and this will be one that i definitely give.