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Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2021 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Little Owl & the Big Tree
By Jonah Winter, Jeanette Winter (Illustrator)
A tiny owl's journey from tree to city captures hearts. Can she find a new home?
32 pages· 454 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Rocky, a tiny owl, finds herself unexpectedly transported to New York City, nestled in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. As the city buzzes around her, she must rely on human kindness and holiday magic to find a new home. Will this brave little owl's story end in a place of warmth and safety? Discover the heartwarming journey that captivated a nation.
From the publisher
One Christmas, a tiny owl stuck in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stole the hearts of the nation. Discover the true story in this heartwarming picture book from celebrated mother-son team Jonah and Jeanette Winter. There once was an owl who lived in a tree. Until one day her home was uprooted and she was taken far away from what she knew. Follow Rockefeller (“Rocky”) the owl as she journeys to the bustling center of New York City and she’s discovered among the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. With human kindness and a dash of holiday spirit, can this brave little owl find a new home?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 454
- Reading age
- 0–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD540L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
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out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 514554
Publication
- Published
- October 19, 2021
- Publisher
- Beach Lane Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781665902137
- LCCN
- 2021009597
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