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White Owl, Barn Owl: Read and Wonder (Read and Wonder)

by Nicola Davies

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

"Few children now have access to the open woodlands and grasslands

frequented by barn owls, but they can all enjoy the magic of the bird thanks to this lovely introduction." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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 Foremans lush, intimate paintings are a perfect companion to Nicola Daviess lyrical text featuring intriguing facts about a rare bird indeed.

Synopsis:

Few children now have access to the open woodlands and grasslands frequented by barn owls, but they can all enjoy the magic of the bird thanks to this lovely introduction.--"Kirkus Reviews," starred review. Full color.
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About the Author

Nicola Davies is a zoologist and the award-winning author of many books for children, including SURPRISING SHARKS, POOP, EXTREME ANIMALS, and BAT LOVES THE NIGHT. She lives in Somerset, England.

Michael Foreman has received the Kate Greenaway Medal twice, the Kurt Maschler Award, and the Bologna Graphics Prize. He lives in London and Cornwall.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780763641436
Author:
Davies, Nicola
Publisher:
Candlewick Press (MA)
Illustrator:
Foreman, Michael
Author:
Foreman, Michael
Subject:
Animals - Birds
Subject:
Science & Nature - General
Subject:
Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection
Subject:
Owls
Subject:
Barn owl.
Subject:
Children s Nonfiction-Birds
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Read and Wonder
Publication Date:
20090331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
9.80x9.06x.28 in. .35 lbs.
Age Level:
05-08
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Product details 32 pages Candlewick Press (MA) - English 9780763641436 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Few children now have access to the open woodlands and grasslands frequented by barn owls, but they can all enjoy the magic of the bird thanks to this lovely introduction.--"Kirkus Reviews," starred review. Full color.
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