Little White Owl [Hardcover]

Tracey Corderoy (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2010 | Age Range: 3 and up

Once there was a little white owl who lived by himself in the snow. He didn't have a mommy. He didn't have a daddy. He didn't even have a name. But he didn't really mind too much. His head was full of happy stories...

From bestselling illustrator, Jane Chapman, comes a touching story that celebrates the differences and the beauty inside each of us.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

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, Canadaα(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

From Booklist

Living all alone in a snowy landscape under a starry sky, a little white owl imagines himself as a knight or as a rocket, blasting off to the moon. Those empowering fantasies inspire him to take off one day and fly far over oceans and deserts, until he reaches the tropics and finds a group of big beautiful owls in bright-jewel colors. To the white owl, they seem just like him, but the other birds don’t feel kinship and order him to go away. After he tells the snotty birds his magical stories of knights, castles, and dragons with fiery breath, though, they are so smitten that when the white owl goes back to his snowy home, the tropical crew begs to join him. The tropically hued, textured illustrations show the huge-eyed birds’ transformation from mean, exclusionary bullies to fans enraptured by the little storyteller’s scenarios. Young children will recognize the pain of loneliness, the power of solitude, and the bliss of imaginative play. Preschool-Grade 1. --Hazel Rochman

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Product Details

• Age Range: 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Good Books (October 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561486930
• ISBN-13: 978-1561486939
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my new favorites! March 30, 2011

By MeryMer

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I lucked into finding this gem of a book at my school's book fair. The story is sweet and uplifting without being preachy. It touches on the beauty within us all, but in such a fun way that all kids will relate. The illustrations are whimsical and beautiful. This is a great read aloud for home or the classroom!

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Jane Chapman hit! March 19, 2013

By Susan S. Hughes

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My students and I love books illustrated by Jane Chapman! Tracey Corderoy wrote a great book. I'd recommend it to all Early Childhood classes!

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a Lesson February 21, 2013

By barb sinkie

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This book was received in quality condition and in a short amount of time. I love the lesson learnt from the story. It is not taught or shown to others enough today. It will be read often and used for enjoyment as well as education. I would highly recommend it!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book January 28, 2013

By Jean

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This book gave a great representation of what it feels like to be different. Children can relate to the little owl and be thankful for how they were made.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Little White Owl January 11, 2013

By jon

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Most of us can remember at least one time when we felt left out as children and as adults. The Little White Owl helps us to see the good in ourselves so that we are less likely to need the approval of others. This book was cleverly written since it also encourages unity rather than exclusivity as a way of living life.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about being different December 28, 2012

By Cheryl Ransick

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This book is great for preschoolers up to first grade. It teaches them about being different from others and how that can make you feel sad, but also helps kids see the positives of it also.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book with dazzling colors. April 11, 2012

By Amber @ The Musings of ALMYBNENR

Format:Hardcover

The Little White Owl is about a young, nameless, orphaned owl whose head is full of happy, imaginative stories.

The little owl goes on an adventure and ends up finding a tree full of brightly colored owls who do not want anything to do with the little white owl because he is so plain in their eyes. Yet, this did not phase the little white owl and he convinces the colorful owls to listen to one of his stories.

The Little White Owl is a story about making friends. The colors in this book are just dazzling. I could stare at these owls for hours. It is very nicely done.

Recommended for children ages two to six.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable April 7, 2011

By BV

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The kids just love the cute drawings. They almost make the story superficial for my little ones :) Great for practicing colors,too.