The Owl and the Woodpecker
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1971

The Owl and the Woodpecker

Written and illustrated by Brian Wildsmith

A noisy feud turns heroic when pecking saves a life.

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32 pages· AD530L
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In a forest where peace is shattered by constant pecking, Owl and Woodpecker are at odds. Owl's daytime slumber is disrupted, leading to a feud that even the forest animals can't resolve. But when danger strikes, Woodpecker's relentless pecking becomes a lifeline, forcing Owl to reconsider their rivalry. Can a storm and a brave act transform enemies into allies?

From the publisher

Woodpecker and Owl are neighbors but not friends. Owl does nothing but complain about Woodpecker’s pecking, which interrupts his daytime sleeping. The feud between the two gets so big, and Owl’s temper so foul, that the other forest anilmals try to intercede – to no avail. Even a pair of hard-working beavers gnawing away at Owl’s tree trunk won’t get him to move. But Owl has an enormous change of heart when Woodpecker’s bravery – and his pecking – save Owl’s life.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
519993
Publication
Published
November 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 1971
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781595720436

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