Wonderfully complemented by John Schoenherr's soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading alound and sharing at bedtime. 'The very act of going out with a child into the deep woods to call down owls is sheer poetry,' explains Yolen. Sometimes there isn't an owl, but sometimes there is.ĭistinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind's close relatiohship to the natural world. Interestingly, my daughter has always thought that the little unnamed, bundled-up child in this book was a girland my son has always assumed it.

Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling you don't need words. Owl Moon Our Original Resources 4 About the Authors 5 Author Interviews 14 Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6 Book Readings 1 Awards & Distinctions 2. By Jane Yolen Illustrated by John Shoenherr. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. Wonderfully complemented by John Schoenherr's soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading alound and sharing at bedtime.Author(s): Jane Yolen John Schoenherr (Illustrator)Ĭelebrating 30 years of the beloved classic Owl Moon from renowned children's book author Jane Yolen and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator John Schoenherr Sometimes there isn't an owl, but sometimes there is.ĭistinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind's close relatiohship to the natural world. Reread the introduction to a grade-level picture book, like The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, and discuss how the sounds help establish the setting for. Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling you don't need words. The Owl Moon by Jane Yolen tops the list of winter reading that’s also interactive Each time I read the father’s part in the book, I have my students say the daughter’s part that usually follows. This beautifully written book takes the reader on a late night journey through the woods looking for owls. Picture books aren’t baby books and you can infuse many of your required teaching standards into these mentor texts about winter. Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. Book: Owl Moon, Theme: winter Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Celebrating 30 years of the beloved classic Owl Moon from renowned children's book author Jane Yolen and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator John Schoenherr!

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