When Little Owl’s home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she’s not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that means. But then she is saved by a woman named Ellen, whose house is merrily decorated for the holiday, and filled with birds who need someone to care for them.
Surrounded by kindness and helpful new friends, Little Owl begins to wonder if Christmas might not be such a bad thing after all…. Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl found inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, The Christmas Owl is a charming story of friendship, compassion, and the true meaning of this special time of year.
"The 2020 discovery and rescue of a saw-whet owl, 'not even a year old,' in Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree inspires this anthropomorphic exploration of Christmas.... Back matter features an author’s note from Kalish, a recollection of her time taking care of Rockefeller the Owl, and photos." — Publishers Weekly
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Gideon Sterer, Ellen Kalish |
Illustrator | Ramona Kaulitzki |
ISBN | 031629912X |
Publication Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |