Wise Up Silly Owl

When the animals of the forest have problems, can they count on Spotty Owl to help them out? Or is he just too silly?

The Not So Wise Owl is an amusing tale written in rhyme to stimulate children's sense of humour and fun, making reading much more enjoyable. "The other oak dwellers at first couldn't see what was wrong with the funny old owl in the tree." Find out what has happened to poor Owl in this amusing tale of life in an oak tree. Will Owl ever be wise again?

PreSchool-Grade One day, while the other owls sleep, a little owl stays awake and is introduced to an exciting world of color. Wide spreads depict the pink dawn, yellow sun, blue sky, green leaves, gray clouds, and a colorful rainbow. The little owl is wowed by the effect of each new color, but when the sun sets, she decides that the nighttime stars are the most beautiful of all. Collage-style illustrations done in simple, bright shapes show little owl in her tree while the changing colors and perspectives keep each page turn "WOW!"-worthy. The last page includes a color wheel inviting readers to go back through the book and find the hues again.

It's time to fly home for dinner! In this witty picture book from award-winning and bestselling author Mac Barnett, a mother bird gives the bird next to her a message for little Peter. But passing messages on a telephone line isn't as simple as it sounds. Each subsequent bird understands Mama's message according to its own very particular hobbies. Will Peter ever get home for dinner? This uproarious interpretation of a favorite children's game will get everyone giggling and is sure to lead to countless rereads.

How is Owl supposed to sleep the day away with the bees buzzing, the woodpecker pecking, the doves cooing, and the squirrels crunching? But when night falls and everything is finally quiet, suddenly there's a new sound--and it's coming from Owl!

In some cultures, the owl is heralded as a symbol of strength, prosperity, and knowledge. Learn all about these captivating birds in the Wise Owl: The Ancient Symbol of Wisdom. Inside, you'll discover mythology and folklore about these intelligent creatures and get a look at how they're represented in the media and pop culture. This kit also includes a 2 3/4 inch resin owl and tons of fun facts like this: The only way an owl can view its surroundings is by turning its head. So make the wise decision and take home the Wise Owl.