Hey Owl, What's in the Box?

by Rebecca Purcell

Overview

Owl has a special surprise for the party, but his friends can't seem to guess what it is. This sweet and silly story has it all adventure, pirates, princesses, and donuts! Bold illustrations, colorful characters and simple text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781800360037
Publisher:	Starfish Bay Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2020
Series:	Owl and Bird Series
Pages:	16
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	1 - 3 Years

About the Author

Rebecca Purcell is a children's book author and illustrator from Portland, United States. She studied Art History in college before launching her career as an artist. Prints of her cute illustrations can be found in nurseries and playrooms around the world. Rebecca likes drawing with pencils, hiking through alpine meadows, and drinking large quantities of tea. She has written and illustrated several series of children's board books. Rebecca's book, Zip the World's Greatest Robot, was included as a Best of 2020 Board Book/Picture Book from Kirkus Reviews. She lives in an old brick house with her husband, two sons, a stubborn dog, and a nearly perfect cat.

Editorial Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2020-10-27
A cheery guessing game for toddlers ready for a sweet, predictable mystery.

A perky gray owl is on its way to a party. The yellow plane flying a “PARTY TONIGHT” banner is the first clue. Owl’s pink roller skates hint at the fun to come. And of course, Owl’s leaving a bakery carrying a box clearly marked “DONUTS.” Apparently, the animals Owl meets can’t read yet, just like the toddlers or preschoolers playing along with the guessing game. The animals asking the title question wear clues to what their guess may be: A bird with a pirate’s eye patch asks, “Is it treasure?” A swan with a crown and star-tipped wand asks, “Is it fairy dust?” To each ever more fanciful guess, Owl replies, “Nope.” Lest this formula grow dull, the questions begin to vary a tiny bit, until a baby owl says, “I know what’s in the box! Is it a surprise?” and Owl replies, “Yes!” Predictable text, expressive characters, and added details in the uncluttered pictures against a cheerful teal background make this simple story surprisingly satisfying for young readers just beginning to understand story structure. The real surprise is what happens when Owl trips on a rock and drops the box.

Expect demand for repeated readings (and maybe donuts too). (Board book. 2-5)

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