Book Series · 8 Books

Little Owl Books

In order from Little Owl's Night to Little Owl's Opposites.

Divya Srinivasan's curious Little Owl explores night and day, snow and fog, love, counting, colors, and opposites in a gentle mix of picture and board books.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Little Owl Books

The eight currently published books are shown in publication order, but they do not tell one continuous story. Little Owl's Night introduces the character; the shorter counting, color, and opposites board books are especially easy choices for toddlers.

Little Owl's Shapes is scheduled for September 29, 2026, so it is not included yet.

Sources: Penguin Random House's Little Owl series page.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The stories are calm, visually rich explorations of nature and early concepts. Nighttime woodland scenes, fog, and snow may feel atmospheric, but Little Owl remains curious and secure rather than endangered.

There is no violence or frightening content. The board-book entries are briefer and more concept-focused than the story-length picture books.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$674

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2011

Little Owl's Night

By Divya Srinivasan

Little Owl wonders if daytime is as magical as the night he loves.

34 pages

5.0/7 Bookroo

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Board Book

Summary: In the forest, Little Owl awakens to a world alive with nocturnal wonders. As Hedgehog hunts mushrooms and Skunk feasts on berries, Little Owl marvels at the night. Curious about the day, he listens to Mama Owl's tales of sunlight and morning. But as dawn approaches, sleep overtakes him. Will Little Owl ever discover if the day holds as much magic as the night? This enchanting tale invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the night and the allure of the unknown.

In reading order

Little Owl Series

8 books · Published 2011–2026

#1 in Series

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$674

Little Owl's Night

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2011

Little Owl wonders if daytime is as magical as the night he loves.

#2 in Series

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$759

Little Owl's Day

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2014

A curious owl explores the vibrant daytime forest, discovering wonders and new stories to share.

#3 in Series

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$574

Little Owl's 1-2-3

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2015

Little Owl explores the night forest, meeting friends and counting along the way.

#4 in Series

Sale price

$599

Little Owl's Colors

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2015

Explore a vibrant forest where colors come alive.

#5 in Series

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$1797

Little Owl's Snow

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

Little Owl discovers the magic of his first snowfall and winter's wonders.

#6 in Series

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$1797

Little Owl's Love

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022

Little Owl seeks joy in the nighttime forest, discovering love in nature's wonders.

#7 in Series

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$1797

Little Owl's Fog

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2025

A young owl ventures into the unknown, discovering that the mysterious can be wonderful.

#8 in Series

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$759

Little Owl's Opposites

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2026

Discover opposites in a forest adventure where contrasts abound.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Little Owl series?

There are 8 books in the Little Owl series. It began with Little Owl's Night in 2011, and the newest book, Little Owl's Opposites, was published in 2026.