In "The Loonies Arrive" by Christiane Duchesne, a group of quirky, imaginative children faces a summer filled with adventure as they encounter a mysterious new family in their neighborhood. The arrival of the Loonies, known for their eccentric behavior and unconventional lifestyle, challenges the children's perspectives and encourages them to embrace creativity and individuality. As friendships form and boundaries are tested, the story weaves themes of acceptance, exploration, and the joy of being different. The children's initial hesitations are transformed as they discover the beauty of diversity and the fun that comes from stepping outside their comfort zones. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Formac First Novels .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 60 pages in this book. This book was published in 1992 by Formac Publishing Company Limited .

Christiane Duchesne hails from Montreal. She has written for television, film, and radio in addition to her work in children's publishing. Her works La Vraie histoire du chien de Clara Vic and Victor won the Governor General's Award for Children's Literature in 1990 and 1992, respectively. Francois Thisdale's work blends traditional drawing and painting with digital imagery. He is the illustrator of The Stamp Collector, which is on IBBY Honor List, and That Squeak, an honour book for the IBBY Canada Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award. Missing Nimama won the TD Canadian Children's Book Award. Francois lives in Montreal, Quebec. Marc Mongeau, an award-winning illustrator and graphic artist, has produced over 25 picture books, including "There Were Monkeys in My Kitchen," "Hey Diddle Diddle," and "Dinosaur Duster. " His work also appears in magazines and newspapers, such as "Time," "World Report," the "Wall Street Journal," and the "Washington Post. "