Picture book · Fiction
Owl Moon
Jane Yolen; illustrated by John Schoenherr
About the book
A child and father walk through snowy woods on a winter night, staying quiet in hopes of seeing an owl.
Reading notes
A model of lyrical, sensory writing and of patience rewarded; a lovely winter read-aloud.
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Recognition
- Caldecott Medal (1988)
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Book details
- Author
- Jane Yolen
- Illustrator
- John Schoenherr
- First published
- 1987
- Suggested ages
- Ages 4–8 (editorial estimate — children vary)
- Reading mode
- Best read aloud
- Topics
- winter, nature, family
- Edition shown
- ISBN 9780399247996 · Philomel, October 18, 2007 · Hardcover
- Catalog record
- Open Library work record · edition record
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