White Owl, Barn Owl
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007

White Owl, Barn Owl

By Nicola Davies, Michael Foreman (Illustrator)

Part of the Read and Wonder series

A girl and her grandfather search for a mysterious barn owl each night. Will they find it?

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32 pages
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A young girl and her grandfather embark on nightly adventures, hoping to glimpse the elusive barn owl with its heart-shaped face. As they peer into the darkness, the anticipation builds—will they finally encounter this rare creature? Their journey is filled with wonder and the beauty of nature, as they learn about the secrets of the night and the fascinating life of the barn owl. Each night brings new hope and the possibility of discovery, as they bond over their shared quest.

From the publisher

An award-winning author and illustrator swoop into the wondrous world of the barn owl. A young girl and her grandfather look for a barn owl night after night. Will a distinctive heart-shaped face appear at the window? Michael Foreman’s lush, intimate paintings are a perfect companion to Nicola Davies’s lyrical text featuring intriguing facts about a rare bird indeed.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
120057
Publication
Published
April 10, 2007
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763633646

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