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mdevlin923's review against another edition
5.0
A father and daughter go owling on a cold, moonlit winter night. After several attempts, they see a Great Horned Owl up close.
Wonderfully illustrated, this story encapsulates a wintry night when parent and child explore the great outdoors. Yolen includes vivid descriptions (the feeling of a wet scarf covering your mouth and a snow covered clearing in dark woods) that draw the reader in to the moment.
Wonderfully illustrated, this story encapsulates a wintry night when parent and child explore the great outdoors. Yolen includes vivid descriptions (the feeling of a wet scarf covering your mouth and a snow covered clearing in dark woods) that draw the reader in to the moment.
fictional_arsonist's review against another edition
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
⭐ 10/10
librarianlizreads's review against another edition
3.0
This is the tale of a young girl going on her first "owl hunting" adventure with her father. It's a good, simple story.
Being a Texas-born & raised, I know that it may be difficult for some children to really understand the story since the winter weather plays a big role in the mood.
Overall a good story. No animal deaths.
Being a Texas-born & raised, I know that it may be difficult for some children to really understand the story since the winter weather plays a big role in the mood.
Overall a good story. No animal deaths.
book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
On a winter evening with a full moon, a father takes his young daughter out to the woods near their farm in search of the elusive Great Horned Owl.
This is just a lovely story of a father-daughter relationship, and of the joys of observing and appreciating nature. It’s a poetic story and reminds us that much can be said in silence. How I wish I had young children in my life to read this to them. I would be happy to read it over and over. Maybe even in a whisper to exaggerate the idea of a quiet moonlit night in the woods, when just being with your parent is enough to communicate the love between you.
John Schoenherr’s beautiful watercolor illustrations won the Caldecott Medal. I particularly love how he “hides” a wild animal in most of the depictions ... a tiny mouse near a fallen log, a doe hunkered down in a snowbank, a racoon curled in the hollow of a tree. I loved examining the paintings for these little details.
This is just a lovely story of a father-daughter relationship, and of the joys of observing and appreciating nature. It’s a poetic story and reminds us that much can be said in silence. How I wish I had young children in my life to read this to them. I would be happy to read it over and over. Maybe even in a whisper to exaggerate the idea of a quiet moonlit night in the woods, when just being with your parent is enough to communicate the love between you.
John Schoenherr’s beautiful watercolor illustrations won the Caldecott Medal. I particularly love how he “hides” a wild animal in most of the depictions ... a tiny mouse near a fallen log, a doe hunkered down in a snowbank, a racoon curled in the hollow of a tree. I loved examining the paintings for these little details.
redhdlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully illustrated. I hope many fathers and grandfathers still bring the children out to go owling.
kristenremenar's review against another edition
3.0
Classic award-winner - perfect for "small moments" writing lesson.
hickorynut's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0