Owl Babies -- Martin Waddell, Board Book

"There aren't many 'baby books' that convey this kind of emotional richness supported by a perfect artistic form." -- Washington Post Book World

When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.

Author: Martin Waddell
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/08/2015
Pages: 22
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 5.80h x 5.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780763679613
Audience: Baby-Preschool

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 23502 / Owl Babies

About the Author
Martin Waddell wanted Owl Babies to capture the "strong emotion of 'I want my mommy!'" that is so familiar to children. Martin Waddell is the author of more than one hundred books for young readers. He lives in England.

Patrick Benson has won many awards for his illustrations, including the Mother Goose Award, the Christopher Award, and the Kurt Maschler Award. He has worked with such luminaries as Roald Dahl and Russell Hoban, and his picture book with Martin Waddell, Owl Babies, is a classic with more than 12 million copies in print. Patrick Benson lives in Scotland.