Knight Owl

Simply perfect. Magical. Thank you, Christopher Denise, for a charming blend of words and pictures. I love Owl!

First sentence: Since the day he hatched, Owl had one wish. To be a knight.

Premise/plot: Will owl be successful as a knight? Perhaps. Especially if he's put on night [or knight night] watch.

My thoughts: Knight Owl is a 2023 Caldecott Honor Book. It is fun, delightful, sweet, adorable. I'm not the

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biggest fan of owls. But this one was enjoyable. I loved the illustrations. I loved, loved, loved the illustrations.

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In this colorful little book, a young owl dreams of being a knight, and when knights start disappearing, he gets his chance. Night watch is easy for him, but things aren’t always what they appear. This is a cute story about bonding with your perceived enemy over common ground.

This book pulls out the best of the medieval period to create a story in that time for children. The main character, a wise but young owl, is learning to complete his knightly duties. Beautiful artwork and a tale of unlikely friendships make this an appropriately suited book for young readers with

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a flair for adventure.

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This is an adorable story about an owl who wishes to be a knight. They get their chance when knights start disappearing, and everyone is surprised when owl is chosen. But it turns out owl is perfect for the job. This book is very adorable, and kids are going to love it. As an adult I am fascinated

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by the illustrations and would want any of them as artwork for my walls.

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A cute story of being confident doing things your own way, with your own talents.