In the first of the two stories, 'Finding Home,' kindhearted Owly rescues a drowning worm and sleeplessly tends to the shivering visitor. In this first volume of the new graphic novel series based on the popular Owly picture books and comics, a sweetly patient and persistent owl finds belonging and a faithful circle of friends through generous, helpful acts. VERDICT As always, Owly is a steadfast and indispensable friend to everyone he meets, including young readers in search of warmhearted adventure.-Thomas Maluck, Richland Library, SC Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. Never fear: Runton's visual communication remains extremely fertile ground for parents and children to discuss how characters feel and why they act the way they do.

The loss of the wordless format from previous editions means young readers will learn to navigate over, around, and through short word balloons. Thick gutters make the frequent 2x3 layouts easy to follow. Pages are almost never more than two panels wide, and each story wraps up on a high note over a few single-panel pages. As in previous installments, the rounded, large-eyed cartoon characters will endear themselves to readers, but now bright hues add further detail, effectively conveying Owly's sunny world and occasional shadows. Friends are always beaming in one another's presence and on the verge of tears when separated. Nonetheless, all communicate with ease facial expressions, body language, and captions make characters' emotions and motives clear. Unlike the other animals, who speak English, Owly speaks via pictures and symbols. In each, Owly gives selflessly, whether that means distributing food to other animals or taking a tumble to save someone smaller from danger. K-Gr 4-Owly is back, in color and with dialogue and narration! This book comprises two of the gentle little owl's earliest stories, 'Finding Home' and 'Flying Home' (formerly known as 'The Bittersweet Summer'). By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th

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