This book is great for older elementary ages. It's advanced descriptive language, calm pacing, and beautiful illustrations make it an excellent read-aloud for younger children, while its themes of patience, family bonding, and respect for nature provide meaningful discussion opportunities for slightly older students.
pickCaldecott award winner: (1987) This is a gentle story about a young child who goes owling with their father on a cold winter night. As they walk quietly through the snowy woods, the child learns patience, hope, and the magic of nature, until at last they spot a great horned owl.
When you go owling you don't need words or warm or anything but hope.“
In the classroom, it works beautifully for lessons on imagery, patience, and making connections between text and illustration.
panOwl Moon is a gentle, poetic story about a child and father going owling on a quiet winter night. Jane Yolen‘s lyrical language captures the stillness of nature, while John Schoenherr‘s illustrations create a peaceful, magical atmosphere.
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