Oliver the Curious Owl

Name: Oliver the Curious Owl
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316529877
Price: 49.0 NZD
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By Chad Otis

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Summary

Oliver the Curious Owl by Chad Otis follows the adventures of Oliver, a young owl with an insatiable curiosity. Unlike his nocturnal peers, Oliver is eager to discover the world during the day. Through his explorations, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, the importance of asking questions, and discovering the wonders around him.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful story if you love charming tales about discovery and adventure. With whimsical illustrations and an endearing young protagonist, it captivates children and encourages them to embrace their curiosity about the world. If you appreciate stories that celebrate exploration and learning, this book could be a lovely addition to your collection.

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Curious George meets Little Owl's Night in this charmingly funny story about an inquisitive young owl on a journey to discover who, what, when, where, and why!

Description

Oliver the owl questions anything and everything in this charmingly funny story that will have readers asking who, what, when, where, and why!

The only question Oliver's family ever asks is Who? Who? Who? But he wants to know more:

Who lives in those faraway woods?

Where does the river go?

Why can't I leave our tree?

When his curiosity gets the better of him, Oliver—and his best buddy, Bug—travel far from the safety of home to get answers about the wonderful world they live in. But after a day of exploration, how will the friends find their way back?

In this charming story of discovery by debut author/artist Chad Otis, an inquisitive owl inspires those around him to let their curiosity take flight!

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?

Oliver the Curious Owl has been praised for its charm and gentle storytelling. Notably avoiding preachiness, the book effectively imparts its moral through engaging narrative rather than direct instruction, making it an inviting tale of adventure that appeals widely.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316529877

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 40

Collections

Chad Otis Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Chad Otis worked with Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Mattel, Hasbro, Nintendo, and DreamWorks for over twenty years as an animator, illustrator, and creative director. He now creates books for children and is the illustrator of Cuddle Monkey (written by Blake Hellman) and the author and illustrator of Oliver the Curious Owl. He lives in Seattle.

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