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Good-Night, Owl!

By Pat Hutchins
Series: Classic Board Books
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Good-Night, Owl! by Pat Hutchins is a charming children's book about an owl who struggles to find peace and quiet as he attempts to sleep during the day. Owl's efforts are continually disrupted by the hustle and bustle of other forest animals, leading to a playful exploration of life in the forest from the perspective of a nocturnal creature. It's a delightful story that combines engaging illustrations with a simple narrative, perfect for young readers.
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This charming children's story might appeal to you if you enjoy delightful tales that capture the whimsical adventures of an owl trying to find some peace and quiet. Illustrated with vibrant artwork, it provides a playful exploration of sounds and perseverance, perfect for young readers and bedtime storytelling.

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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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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.

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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

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pat Hutchins Series: Classic Board Books

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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