Owl Moon
Book description
Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird.
But there is no answer.
Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Owl Moon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Owl Moon is the poetic story of a young girl who, long past her bedtime, is going owling with her father on a winter’s night. It’s an adventure for the girl as she and her father, almost in silence, crunch over the crisp snow searching for the Great Horned Owl. The woods are lit with a winter moon "whiter than a milk in a cereal bowl." Eventually, their patience is rewarded as the owl lands on a branch right on the tree they are standing under. The father lifts the little girl, who is tired from the whole adventure, and…
From Theresa's list on the sun and moon from around the world.
As loud and boisterous as Bear Hunt is, Owl Moon is quiet and hushed—so quiet that you can hear the wind on the frozen tree branches and feel the chill of the night air while reading this book. Jane Yolen’s poetic text and John Schoenherr’s rich art takes us into the moonlit night on an “Owling” trek with Pa, on a search for this ghost bird of winter, and leaves you breathless by the end.
From Eliza's list on picture books for your next nature escape.
Want books like Owl Moon?
Our community of 9,000+ authors has personally recommended 85 books like Owl Moon.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in owls, the moon, and friendships?
9,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about owls, the moon, and friendships.