Books About Owls · 178 titles considered

The Best Owls Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about owls? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Three Pennies
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Owls

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Three Pennies

By Melanie Crowder

A foster girl seeks her birth mother before losing her chance at a forever home.

208 pages· 25,848 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 490 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1975

Owl at Home

A series of stories about Owl's adventures and everyday life.

64 pages· 1,499 words· Est. 17 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,521 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

Eva's Treetop Festival

By Rebecca Elliott · Book #1 in the Owl Diaries series

A young owl named Eva Wingdale organizes a spring festival for her school, with the help of her friends and classmates

80 pages· 2,612 words· Est. 39 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,013 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

The Ember Stone

By Katrina Charman, Jeremy Norton (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Last Firehawk series

A young owl named Tag dreams of becoming an Owl of Valor and protecting his forest from the evil vulture Thorn, who is using dark magic to destroy Perodia.

96 pages· 6,026 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,022 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

The Way Home

A lonely owl named Owly befriends a worm and together they have many adventures.

160 pages· 1,332 words· Est. 15 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 7,569 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1995

Poppy

By Avi, Brian Floca (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Poppy Stories series

A daring mouse challenges a tyrannical owl to save her family.

162 pages· 26,741 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,170 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2002

Hoot

Can a new kid save endangered owls from a pancake empire's expansion?

292 pages· 61,220 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 111,770 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2007

Little Hoot

Little Owl wants to sleep early, but his parents insist on late-night play.

28 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,374 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2018

Brave Enough for Two

A girl and her stuffed owl embark on real-world adventures, testing her bravery.

40 pages· 591 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 414 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2015

What a Hoot!

Owls explore opposites with playful antics and a surprise ending.

20 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 83 ratings
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Owls Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about owls for the youngest readers and listeners.

A Book of Sleep

Ages 0–3 · 2007

As night falls, an owl observes how different animals find their unique ways to sleep.

Happy

Ages 0–3 · 2015

A little owl discovers the depth of love with his mommy.

Little Owl's Bedtime
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Little Owl's Bedtime

Ages 2–4 · 2020

Little Owl ushers in the dawn by extinguishing stars.

Good-Night, Owl!

Ages 2–4 · 1972

Owl struggles to sleep amidst daytime noise, but night brings an unexpected sound.

Hoot

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Count the owls in this lively number adventure.

Little Owl's Night

Ages 0–3 · 2011

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

Little Owl's Orange Scarf

Ages 2–5 · 2013

Little Owl hates his orange scarf. Can he find a way to stay warm without it?

I'm Not Cute!

Ages 1–3 · 2005

Baby Owl insists he's fierce, but everyone calls him cute. Can Mom help?

Olivia Loves Owl

Ages 0–3 · 2016

A girl and her stuffed owl share magical fall adventures.

In My Tree

Ages 1–4 · 2009

What makes little owl's tree truly cozy? Discover the heartwarming secret.

Owl Babies

Ages 0–2 · 1992

Three baby owls wake to find their mother missing. Where is she?

My Turn To Learn Opposites

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Discover numbers and opposites in a fun, interactive board book.

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Owls Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about owls for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Eva and Baby Mo

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A young owl tries to convince her parents to enter a sky-dancing competition.

Eva at the Beach
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Eva at the Beach

Ages 5–7 · 2021

A young owl named Eva goes on a beach vacation with her family and friends, where she faces her fears and makes new discoveries.

Eva and the Lost Pony
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Eva and the Lost Pony

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A storm threatens Treetopolis. Can Eva prove her bravery and save the day?

Trip to the Pumpkin Farm
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Trip to the Pumpkin Farm

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A young owl helps her friends and family prepare for Falling Leaves Day, a holiday that celebrates the first day of autumn, and learns the value of sharing and kindness along the way.

Owls

2014

This book explores the lives, behaviors, and characteristics of owls through facts, riddles, and close-up observations.

Rocket Writes a Story

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A dog seeks inspiration to write his own story, discovering unexpected friendships and ideas along the way.

Sam and the Firefly

Ages 3–7 · 1958

An owl and firefly's skywriting causes chaos. Can they fix it?

Don't Blink!

Ages 3–7 · 2018

A child tries to avoid bedtime by not blinking.

Whoo-Ku Haiku

Ages 3–8 · 2020

Witness the journey from owlet to majestic flyer in a world of haikus.

A is for Another Rabbit

Ages 4–7 · 2020

An owl's patience is tested by a rabbit-obsessed alphabet book.

Hidden City

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover nature's hidden wonders thriving in the heart of the city.

Too Tall Houses

Ages 3–5 · 2012

Two friends' rivalry over house heights spirals out of control. Can they find harmony again?

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Owls Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about owls for developing and independent readers.

The Crystal Caverns
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The Crystal Caverns

Ages 6–8 · 2017

A young owl named Tag embarks on a journey to find the lost pieces of the magical Ember Stone to save the land of Perodia from the evil vulture Thorn

Tiny Tales

Ages 7–10 · 2008

Discover Owly's new adventure and classic tales in one collection.

The Whispering Oak
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The Whispering Oak

Ages 6–8 · 2018

A quest for a magical stone to save a land from dark magic.

Warm Hearts Day

Ages 5–7 · 2016

A young owl named Eva celebrates the holiday of Warm Hearts Day with her friends and family, learning the true meaning of kindness and generosity along the way.

Eva's Campfire Adventure
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Eva's Campfire Adventure

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A group of young owls go on a camping trip and stumble upon a treasure hunt that teaches them the value of friendship and teamwork

The Wildwood Bakery
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The Wildwood Bakery

Ages 5–7 · 2017

A group of owls work together to raise money for a wingchair for one of their friends.

Eva Sees a Ghost
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Eva Sees a Ghost

Ages 5–7 · 2015

A young owl named Eva tries to prove to her friends that she saw a ghost in the forest.

Lullaby Lake
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Lullaby Lake

Ages 6–8 · 2018

Three friends embark on a quest to find the pieces of the magical Ember Stone to defeat the evil vulture Thorn and save their land Perodia

Baxter Is Missing
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Baxter Is Missing

Ages 5–7 · 2017

A young owl's pet bat goes missing and she must navigate her feelings and work with her friends to find him

A Woodland Wedding
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A Woodland Wedding

Ages 5–7 · 2016

A young owl named Eva Wingdale helps her teacher plan a wedding and solves a mystery involving a missing necklace

Eva's Big Sleepover
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Eva's Big Sleepover

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A young owl plans a sleepover party with her classmates and navigates friendship, apologies, and inclusion.

Eva and the New Owl
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Eva and the New Owl

Ages 6–8 · 2016

A young owl navigates the challenges of making new friends while maintaining old friendships

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