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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
sducharme's review against another edition
5.0
The strength of this book for me is the writing, not the illustration, although there are lovely watercolors. My favorite picture is the first one: the view of the farm in early morning light. As a wanna-be Vermonter it captures that somewhat raw New England vibe.
The richness of language puts this on the mentor text list for writing teachers: imagery, figurative language, word choice, tone - it has it all.
My review on LibraryThing:
A child and father walk out into the woods under a full moon to go "owling." The child senses the quiet, bravery, and patience are required, and a sense of quiet permeates the story. An owl appears, in response to the father's call, and then the tension relaxes.
The richness of language puts this on the mentor text list for writing teachers: imagery, figurative language, word choice, tone - it has it all.
My review on LibraryThing:
A child and father walk out into the woods under a full moon to go "owling." The child senses the quiet, bravery, and patience are required, and a sense of quiet permeates the story. An owl appears, in response to the father's call, and then the tension relaxes.