This week Christopher Denise’s adorable picture book Knight Owl was awarded a much-deserved Caldecott Honor (the illustrations are stunning). So I thought it’d be the perfect opportunity to introduce you all to that book if you haven’t heard of it yet, and some other owl books that are feasts for the eyes. Click on the titles to see my full review of each book including any content notes/trigger warnings.
Knight Owl by Christopher Denise
Owl doesn't seem like the best candidate for knighthood, but he's dreamt of it all his life and he's wiling to work hard. When danger arrives on Knight Owl's night watch, can he protect the kingdom from a big, dangerous foe?
Owl is a cute little underdog hero, who finds a nonviolent, kind solution to the dangers facing the kingdom.
Target Readers:
Owl Fans, Knight Story Fans, Underdog Hero Fans, Peacemaking Story Fans, Dragon Fans, Art Lovers, Award Winner Readers, Picture Book Readers
Get Well, Eva (Owl Diaries, #16) by Rebecca Elliott
Eva injures her wing and has to go to the hospital and get a wingsling put on. This is going to put a serious damper on the plans she had for participating in the school carnival that week. Will her injury ruin everything?
This Owl Diaries story has some great messages woven in as Eva's injury makes her more aware of kids stuck at the hospital for longer stays and spurs her to find a way to bring some joy to them.
Target Readers:
Broken/Sprained Limb Story Hunters, Hospital Visit Story Hunters, Compassion & Empathy Story Fans, Kindness Story Fans, Friendship Story Fans, Graphic Novel Fans, Diary Fiction Fans, Cute Art Lovers, Lower Grade Readers
Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli
Owl is getting ready for bed and hears a noise. He is determined to find the cause of the noise so he can go to sleep.
Owl is VERY determined to find the source of the noise, while readers are fully aware of what is really going on, making this a humorous bedtime tale.
Target Readers:
Humorous Story Fans, Animal Lovers, Atypical Bedtime Story Fans, Award Winner Readers, Picture Book Readers
Hoot, Owl! (National Geographic Kids Readers) by Shelby Alinsky
An easy reader about snowy owls, where they live and what they do.
Target Readers:
Curious Readers, Nonfiction Fans, Snowy Owl Studiers/Lovers, Winter Story Fans, Predator Studiers, Photography Fans, Picture Book Readers
Owl Babies by Martin Waddell, ill. by Patrick Benson
Three little owls wake up in the night and discover their mother is gone. They start to get worried and watch carefully for her return.
Target Readers:
Family Story Fans, Animal Baby Lovers, Art Lovers, Picture Book Readers
Owls: Our Most Enchanting Bird by Matt Sewell
An illustrated survey of owls of the world, accompanied by little quips about each owl.
Target Readers:
Owl Lovers, Art Lovers, Curious Readers, Random Fact Collectors, Nonfiction Fans, Coffee Table Book Fans, Middle Grade to Adult Readers
Owly: The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer (Owly, #1) by Andy Runton
Owly is a bird with a big heart. In the first story of this graphic novel, Owly saves a little worm and then helps him find his family. In the second tale, Owly and Wormy use their garden to make new friends, two hummingbirds.
These graphic novel tales are almost wordless, giving them a wide age range appeal. I read the original black and white version (cover on the left), but they’ve been re-releasing this series in color (cover on the right).
Target Readers:
Graphic Novel Fans, Heartwarming Story Fans, Reluctant Readers, Animal Lovers, Cute Art Fans, Middle Grade Readers (though approachable to younger readers)
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