{"product_id":"to-see-an-owl-isbn-9780593649909","title":"To See an Owl","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn endearing story about a girl’s efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of \u003ci\u003eWolf in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e. This gorgeous picture book that encourages patience and perseverance will resonate with readers of all ages who have longed to see one of these elusive creatures in the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen will I find you?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhere could you be?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat will it take?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo see an owl.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilent and wide-eyed, owls are hidden creatures of the night. Janie has always dreamed of finding one. She searches everywhere for signs of an owl – on the open prairie for short-eared owls, on the beach for snowy owls, and for great horned owls in the woods near her home. But months go by, and she sees no owls. She wonders, \u003ci\u003ewhat will it take to see an owl?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer teacher, Mr. Koji, a fellow bird-lover, shares that he, too, waited a long time to see an owl. He assures her, “If you are very quiet and very patient, and if you look very close, you might just find them.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the snow begins to fall, Janie and her mother head into the woods again, and as she looks carefully, hidden high up in the trees, what she sees is pure \u003ci\u003emagic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Matthew Cordell, the creator of \u003ci\u003eWolf in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e that was awarded the Caldecott Medal, comes this beautiful story about quiet perseverance that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the anticipation of discovering a rare treasure in the wild.★ \"A title easily summed up in a single word: \u003cb\u003emagic\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003eTaut, suspense-heightening sentences combine with deliberate pacing\u003c\/b\u003e as well as tender observations of earnest efforts and mentorship.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"The stunning story is \u003cb\u003ea splendid celebration of the wonder of nature\u003c\/b\u003e....A particularly pleasurable exploration of the magic that the world reveals to those who approach it with patience.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Children often dive wholeheartedly into their interests....When something sparks their curiosity, they explore it with \u003cb\u003epure enthusiasm, driven by a sense of wonder and joy. This is precisely what Matthew Cordell captures so skillfully in \u003ci\u003eTo See an Owl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, using plain language and short, impactful phrasing.\" —\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eGentle and earnest\u003c\/b\u003e....The laser-focus on one single thing will ring true for many kids and adults alike, so current (or former) dino fans, truck enthusiasts, and cat whisperers will find a kindred spirit with our aspiring ornithologist.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Both \u003cb\u003ecompelling and informational\u003c\/b\u003e, the story of Janie’s quest, like the experience of finally sighting a pair of owls, is 'magic.'\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA perfectly lovely picture book\u003c\/b\u003e for the owl obsessed.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Cordell\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of many celebrated picture books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winner \u003ci\u003eWolf in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year, \u003ci\u003eHello Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mr. Rogers\u003c\/i\u003e, a Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year, and the Cornbread and Poppy series, which \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e in a starred review has called “a rewarding choice for young readers.” Matthew lives outside of Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300258861285,"sku":"NP9780593649909","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593649909.jpg?v=1767742723","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/to-see-an-owl-isbn-9780593649909","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}