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The Little White Owl

by Tracey Corderoy
32p. 978-1-56148-693-9.
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PreS-Gr 1 A little white owl has no parents, no name, and few possessions, but he has the courage to explore the world and meet new friends. He does it through storytelling, even when facing the most reluctant of listeners. Setting out with his backpack, he swoops down from the sky to meet a group of colorful owls. Although they shun him at first, they eventually become immersed in his tales of adventure and fantasy. When he leaves, they follow him home, and when he sits under the stars drinking cocoa and eating toast, they keep him company. The little white owl's enthusiasm for life is as obvious as the rainbow of colored feathers on the bigger owls. The belief in the magic of stories is catching and continues to the very end of this book. This tale could be read aloud in a storyhour about owls, friendship, or acceptance, or to encourage storytelling.-"Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
A little owl who lives alone finds comfort in telling himself imaginative stories. When his daydreams spur him to travel the world, he encounters a group of snooty owls and quickly figures out how to win them over. Lack of conflict makes for an underwhelming read. The accompanying illustrations are enlivened by vivid hues and Owl's emotive, eager facial expressions.

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