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This Big Book edition is perfect for sharing with groups of young readers.
A charming, reassuring book for any child who has ever worried about Mummy leaving them alone, Owl Babies is a beautifully illustrated and exquisitely executed picture book to warm the cockles of the heart.
As three adorable Owl chicks sit on a branch in the woods their fears and concerns become very real as they worry that their mum may not return. The striking, dark yet somehow comforting illustrations cleverly enhance their mood as they sit, waiting and thinking, until finally all is well again. Enchanting, divinely different and ultimately reassuring, Owl Babies is a dream of a book. (Ages 2 to 5) --Susan Harrison
A regular size edition is also available. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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"Touchingly beautiful... Drawn with exquisite delicacy...The perfect picture book." The Guardian"
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This story is about three owls and they wake up one night and their Mum went hunting for their food. They thought their Mum was gone so they went outside and waited on a branch. They were upset.
I liked this story because some parts were funny like when they jumped up and down on the branch when their Mum came back.
I would recommend this story to people who are under five years old because they would like the pictures because some of the pictures are funny.
I liked this story because some parts were funny like when they jumped up and down on the branch when their Mum came back.
I would recommend this story to people who are under five years old because they would like the pictures because some of the pictures are funny.
45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Owl Babies by Martin Waddell is a lovely book for very young children. The story is about three baby owls, Sarah, Percy and Bill, who wake up in the middle of the night and find their mother is gone.
The book has a lovely rhythm to it, although it is not written in poetry form. It's more like a song, with a few gentle rhythmical lines, then one which cuts the rhythm and draws the child's attention, which is excellent for young heads and short attention spans. There are also a few rhymes thrown in which get caught up in the rhythm, and one particular rhyming couplet which is repeated throughout:
"The little owls thought -All owls think a lot"
Which is something for children to hang onto throughout the story. They can also learn to anticipate the second line and eventually join in.
The characters in the book are good too. As the Mother Owl is the only "grown-up" she can be replaced with "Granny Owl" or "Daddy Owl" as appropriate for your child and their main carer, or whoever they might identify this character with. The book is an excellent starting point for discussion with little ones, especially if they are worried about being left somewhere new, like school, nursery, or even at home with a baby-sitter when Mum goes out.
The three owls themselves each have different characters, and adults can easily change the names to match those of the young listeners. In the book, Sarah is the one who seems to look after the other two, so she is probably the older sister (or brother, if you call her Sam, like we do!).
Percy is a little bit younger, and looks up to Sarah for reassurance. I always read Percy with a high squeaky voice which goes down well with the bairns. Poor wee Bill only has one thing to say throughout (more repetition, which means more opportunities for anticipation and joining in). At the end of each page, Bill pipes up:
"I want my mummy!"
Of course the Mother Owl does return in the end, and this is the perfect time to confront any fears or worries in your little ones about Mum or Dad not coming back.
The illustrations, by Patrick Benson are quite dark and spooky, and in my opinion, more attractive to older children than those the book is aimed at. However, this book is available in an extra large size which makes the pictures much more attractive, with the Owls' faces jumping out at your child. Also available as a board book if you are looking for a sturdier copy!
If you are feeling adventurous, or are a teacher or playworker looking to do extension work on this book, there is plenty of opportunity for sensory exploration, especially looking at the materials which the owls' nest is made of (these are listed as part of the story). There are also the elements of birds, animal noises, owls, night animals and animal homes.
This is a lovely book for very young children... there is plenty in this book to make it a longlasting favourite for children and adults.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'Owl Babies' tells the simple but wonderfully-illustrated tale of three little owls who wake to find their mother missing. During their eager wait for her return, they consider where she might be...except for Fred, the tiniest of the three, who is so upset he just keeps saying 'I want my mummy!'.
Though necessarily simple given the age of its target audience, this would be an immensely reassuring story to read to any child having to spend a little time away from his or her parents, or perhaps one who dislikes sleeping in a room alone. The element of repetition in little Fred's dialogue lends itself to 'playing along' and the illustrations really are outstanding.
I came across this beautiful book whilst waiting in a doctor's office, and I'm so glad I did - I'll certainly be buying a copy for my own child when s/he is born.
Though necessarily simple given the age of its target audience, this would be an immensely reassuring story to read to any child having to spend a little time away from his or her parents, or perhaps one who dislikes sleeping in a room alone. The element of repetition in little Fred's dialogue lends itself to 'playing along' and the illustrations really are outstanding.
I came across this beautiful book whilst waiting in a doctor's office, and I'm so glad I did - I'll certainly be buying a copy for my own child when s/he is born.
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This book is great because it's fun for adults and children but NOT teenagers who think they're too old to read it. Beautifully illustrated by Patrick Benson. Read more
Published 18 days ago by A child in the Eagles class
Owl Babies - Cute wee story
I bought this book for my granddaughter, she loves the story. It's a good book to get the child to interact and be involved with the story.
Published 1 month ago by Kaz04
The Story Queen says this is the best book ever written
Owl Babies has long been my favourite book - for any age group, genre, whatever. It is a beautiful story. It has a beginning a middle and an end. It is funny. Read more
Published 1 month ago by #James Patrick
Book and DVD
My daughter loves books, and the ones with CD/DVD's are even better as she can listen to the story at the same time as reading it.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Stephen A. Charlton
I think it's a bit naff, but my 3-y-o LOVED it...
I thought this book was a bit sucky, to be honest. The illustrations are very nice, and I can see exactly what they're trying to communicate: that sometimes we miss people we... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Shain
Every child should have this
Owl babies is a lovely book for under fives, giving a reassuring message about mummy always returning. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Gamblin
lovely book
Beautiful illustrations and lovely story. Fun to read to my granddaughter she loves owls and these have great names that make her laugh
Published 3 months ago by sueshellann
Perfect
Item arrived within good time and in good condition, wrapped very well as paperback and could have easily been damaged. Read more
Published 5 months ago by possum
Lovely book!
We borrowed this book from the library and it was so lovely we decided to buy it for our 2 year old son.
The pictures are great. Read more
The pictures are great. Read more
Published 6 months ago by a_j
A Fantastic Book
When my sister was small I would read her a book before bed every night, and every night she would ask for owl babies. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sarah A. Corcoran
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