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Publisher
Janet Batchelor
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
A mishap between two engaging critters, still in their respective eggs, starts a chain of events that present a challenge to Al and the Owligator on their first day “post-hatch.”It was a simple mistake – one that could happen to anyone, but this little slip has a most interesting complication. The characters use their newfound powers of observation and imagination to remedy the problem and embark on the adventures of a lifelong friendship, despite...
Author
Publisher
W W Norton
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author illuminates humanity's relationship with the world. When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became...
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A little owl is scared of flying, because every time he opens his wings, he tumbles to the ground. Mommy explains to him that it will take a few failures before he succeeds, and soon, the little owl feels brave enough to keep trying. An uplifting celebration of courage and learning how to handle life's challenges"--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Flames consume a forest, and an owl seeks refuge. Helicopter wings chop, and water drops to drench the branches below. Using spare, lyrical language, this debut picture book takes readers inside the journey of a screech owl that fled the flames to ride along with a firefighting helicopter during the 2020 California Creek wildfire. Vivid imagery highlights the fear and danger of the experience-as well as an astonishing moment of connection"--
Author
Series
Owl diaries volume 1
Publisher
Spotlight, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Eva Wingdale always has BIG ideas -- like the Bloomtastic Festival! She wants to set up a fashion show, a talent show, an art show, and a bake-off. Eva does not like asking for help, but this festival is a lot of work! Will she need to ask her friends to lend a wing?
Author
Series
Owl diaries volume 19
Publisher
Branches/Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Eva and Sue run for class president.
Author
Series
Owl diaries volume 14
Publisher
Spotlight, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Eva is very excited about a beach vacation with her family and best friend Lucy, but her secret fear of swimming where there might be hungry sharks could keep her from finding the legendary mermowls.
10) Eva and Baby Mo
Author
Series
Owl diaries volume 10
Publisher
Abdo Spotlight, Scholastic
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Eva offers to babysit for little brother Baby Mo so her parents can go to a sky-dancing competition, and she enlists a couple of her friends to help--unfortunately Mo proves to be a handful, eating too much candy, making a big mess, and throwing a tantrum, and she and her friends have to clean up fast before her parents get home. --
Author
Series
Owl diaries volume 7
Publisher
Spotlight, a division of Abdo
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Macy's little sister has wings that are too small, so Eva's class decides to raise money to buy her a flying chair, and half the class opens a bakery, and the other half opens a candy store--but soon competition between the two stores becomes more important than their goal, and Eva needs to convince the other owls that they will collect more money if everyone works as a team.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This story is about a baby northern spotted owl named Zalea who fell from her tree. Her parents couldn't bring her back to the nest, but luckily she was found by humans and taken to a breeding center where biologists care for endangered owls so they can be released back into the wild. The book describes efforts to save one of our most endangered species: the northern spotted owl"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Merry, a small owl, yearns to go on a big adventure like the other birds in the forest and gets her wish when Hark, a Norway spruce, is picked to be the Rockefeller Christmas tree and both Merry and Hark are whisked away from their home. Based on the real-life tale of the tiny owl found in the 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Author
Series
Owly volume 5
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Owly is a wonderful friend! He's honest, trustworthy, and kind. And whenever any of his pals are in trouble, he always finds a way to help. Owly demonstrates the power of friendship by cheering up his friends when they're down, rescuing his friends when they're in danger, and encouraging his friends when they doubt themselves. But Owly's buddies also show what it means to be a great friend in return"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Beneath the trees volume 3
Publisher
Magnetic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
At the foot of an old tree in which an owl lives, and at the bottom an old frog, there is a pond. Every day, young forest animals come to play with a ball in the water and they play with a basketball hoop. The owl and the frog are tired of always hearing the sound of the ball hitting the basket before falling into the water. However, one evening, the owl finds himself trying his hand at a few baskets in secret and the frog comes close to surprising...
17) The Parliament
Author
Publisher
Tor Publishing Group
Pub. Date
c2024.
Language
English
Description
Madigan Purdy is stuck in her home town library. When tens of thousands of owls descend on the building, rending and tearing at anyone foolish enough to step outside, Mad is tasked with keeping her students safe, and distracted, while they seek a solution to their dilemma. Perhaps they’ll find the inspiration they seek in her favorite childhood book, The Silent Queen…With food and fresh water in low supply, the denizens of the library will have...