OWL BABIES

by Martin Waddell ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 1, 1992

Three little white owls perch outside their cozy nest, wishing Mother would come home. In Waddell's simple, repetitive, carefully fashioned text, each is unique: Sarah, the largest, makes comforting remarks; Percy seconds them, but doubtfully; while little Bill just keeps saying, ""I want my mommy!"" Owl Mother does come, of course: ""WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS? You knew I'd come back."" Benson's soft, wide-eyed birds--rendered in delicate pen strokes touched with gentle color that makes the dramatic, dark night seem appropriately awesome--are perfect stand-ins for wise little toddlers who also know Mom will turn up--but still can't help wondering.

Pub Date: Oct. 1, 1992

ISBN: 0613747801

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Candlewick

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 1992

Categories: CHILDREN'S