I Hear a Búho

By Raquel MacKay, Armando Fonseca (Illustrator)

A mother and daughter listen to night sounds, discovering a surprise visitor.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Under the moonlit sky, a mother and daughter share a quiet moment on their porch, listening to the night. As the girl mimics animal calls, her mother responds with warmth. Their tranquil evening takes a magical turn when a real owl graces them with its presence, soaring across the sky. This bilingual rhyming tale celebrates the beauty of nature, the bond between parent and child, and the art of listening. What other wonders might the night reveal?

From the publisher

A dPICTUS 100 Outstanding Picture Books selection for 2024 WINNER OF THE 2025 ABDA BEST DESIGNED CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK Climb on my lap. We’re under the moon. We might hear some animales soon. I Hear a Búho is a rhyming story with text in English and Spanish, which encompasses language, the parent-child bond, nature, and the benefit of being still, and listening. A mother and daughter are snuggling together on their porch, listening to the sounds of the night. A girl makes animal calls and her mother responds sweetly. To their surprise a real owl appears and flies across the night sky.

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