Owl Moon
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Birds
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Jane Yolen
Celebrating over 30 years of the beloved classic Owl Moon from renowned children's book author Jane Yolen and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator John Schoenherr!Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird.But there is no answer.Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling, you don't need words. You don't need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn't an owl, but sometimes there is.Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind's close relationship to the natural world. Wonderfully complemented by John Schoenherr's soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading aloud and sharing at bedtime.
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Author
Jane Yolen
Pages
32
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
1987-10-23
ISBN
0399214577 9780399214578
Ratings
Google: 4
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"The little girl was so set on being quiet and her pa was real good at the owl call. I know that she was hoping to see an owl but her brothers warned her that they didn't always see one. She got lucky, because she got to see the Great Horned Owl. They went back to their house triumphant on their owling expedition. John Shoenherr is a genius. His illustrations are marvelous. The detail in the Great Horned Owl was stunning and the outdoors were masterfully painted. I have read this book many times in my life. One thing I didn't notice before while reading it was the bunny that was being stalked by the fox towards the beginning. It surprised me that I noticed something so minute. I loved the look of the trees and snow in the bright moonlight. It all seemed surreal and out of this world like they were on the moon instead of being bathed in its light. Jane Yolen is a master of words. She knew exactly what to say and how to say. The words flowed on the page like a river. It was a calm and peaceful read, just like the forest depicted. There is just something about this book that I adore. Ages 4-8"
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Allison Freeman
"Beautiful story of nature and childhood."
Kara Dyer