Little Auk follows the antics of a curious little auk as navigates the harsh Arctic climate and learns the hard way that 'everyone deserves a rock to call their home.'
'A joyful new picture book from Author/Illustrator Morgan O'Brien. Sure to warm the hearts of readers young and old alike'
About the Author
Morgan O'Brien lives with his wife and two children on the windy West Coast of Ireland.
By day he creates award-winning animated films and television series.
By night he befriends monsters, fights crime and plays Sudoku with mice.
Unlike the little auk, Morgan cannot swim or fly. But would very much love to one day visit the Arctic.
Fun facts about the little auk
The little auk or dovekie (Alle alle) is a small Arctic sea bird, half the size of an Atlantic puffin. Sometimes called "penguins of the north" these stout little birds are black and white in colour with a short neck and stubby beak. They have tiny wings for flying and swimming underwater. Little auks fly with very fast whirring wing-beats, low over the sea and skilfully forage for food by swimming underwater. Little auk's feed on a variety of crustaceans and small fish. They have large pouches under their beaks called 'gular pouches' where they store food to feed their young. Little auks live in large colonies on marine cliff-sides. Mating pairs nest in crevices or beneath large rocks. Usually laying just a single pale blue egg.
