Check out these owl books for storytime! They’re a hoot!
Little Owl Lost
By Chris Haughton
Published by Candlewick Press
Little Owl falls out of his nest and can’t find his mommy! Squirrel tries to help based on Little Owl’s descriptions, but leads him to a bear (big) a bunny (pointy ears) and a frog (big eyes.) A perfectly paced, humorously dry read-aloud. If you look closely, Mommy Owl’s silhouette is hidden in plain sight throughout!
Don't Blink!
By Amy Krause Rosenthal
Illustrated by David Roberts
How long can you go without blinking? Test your skills with this interactive book! If you can avoid getting to the end of the book, you can avoid bedtime. But each time you blink, you have to turn a page! If you are reading it in a classroom, you could read it before naptime and change “bedtime” to “naptime.”
Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise
By Sean Taylor | Illustrated by Jean Jullien
Published by Candlewick Press
Owls are known for being wise, but this guy’s also a master of disguise! If you have even a slight penchant for drama, then this hilarious read aloud would be a great fit for you. It’s a favorite among kids and adults alike, and a great pick for mystery readers because it can be made even funnier when read with an overly-serious, film-noir tone.
This Is Owl
By Libby Walden | Illustrated by Jaqui Lee
Published by Kane Miller
Flap, tap, and clap your way through this interactive book! Expertly designed, this read-aloud is a ready-to-go interactive activity. A great choice for really drawing children into a book and interacting with text and illustrations.
Night Owl
By Tony Yuly
Published by Feiwel and Friends
Help night owl find his mommy by listening to night sounds! Children can participate by helping you make the sounds, by guessing what is making the sound, or both. A very effective, simple read-aloud that is perfect for developing listening skills, exploring voice, and making predictions.
Wow! Said the Owl
By Tim Hopgood
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
This owl is curious about how things look during the day and enjoys all the beautiful new colors. This book is a great candidate for an outdoor storytime, as you can draw connections between what the owl sees in the book and what you observe in your surroundings. If you aren’t outside, you can play I spy with the colors in your home, library, or classroom!