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Good-Night, Owl!
Series: Classic Board Books
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Owl can’t get to sleep in this Classic Board Book edition of Pat Hutchins’s beloved Good-Night, Owl!
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!
From author-illustrator Pat Hutchins, this bedtime story with a surprise ending will send little ones off to sleep with a smile.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Good-Night, Owl! by Pat Hutchins is a charming children's book that has been praised for its engaging and repetitive text, making it perfect for young readers. The illustrations are vibrant and captivating, effectively bringing the story's nocturnal setting to life. Reviewers often highlight its appeal for bedtime reading and its ability to introduce children to the sounds and experiences of the night.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781481444248
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Board book
Date Published: 25 August 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Little Simon
Illustration: f-c; gloss cvr (no sfx)
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Pat Hutchins
- Illustrated by Pat Hutchins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 34
About the Author
Pat Hutchins is the author and illustrator of many popular picture books, including Rosie’s Walk; Good-Night, Owl!; Titch; and The Wind Blew, for which she won the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London, England.
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