LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
This true story of the little owl accidentally transported to the Rockefeller Centre in the branches of its gorgeous Christmas tree is filled with the spirit of the season. She watches as the streets and houses around her home are lit up with decorations, wondering what ‘Christmas’ means then, rescued by a wildlife centre from the tree and lovingly nursed back to health, comes to understand that Christmas is warmth, caring and kindness.
Released back into the wild, the little owl takes a detour by ‘her’ tree, observing the love on display as people come together to celebrate.
This heart-warming, feelgood story reminds us all of the true meaning of Christmas and its charming central character and festive scenes will bring the sparkle of the season into every reader’s home.
Andrea Reece
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The Christmas Owl Synopsis
Bursting with Christmas magic, discover the heart-warming true story of a little owl who's discovered living in the world's most famous Christmas tree. When Little Owl’s home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she’s not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that is. But when she wakes up, she finds that her tree has been transported to the Big City!
Far from home, she's soon to find out the true meaning of Christmas. Inspired by the real life story of the little owl who found her way to New York in the famous Christmas tree outside the Rockefeller Center and who featured in Marvel's hit series Hawkeye on Disney+.
Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl, The Christmas Owl is a charming story of friendship, compassion, and the true meaning of this special time of year.
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9781839132438 |
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5th October 2023 |
| Author: |
Gideon Sterer, Ellen Kalish |
| Illustrator: |
Ramona Kaulitzki |
| Publisher: |
Andersen Press Ltd |
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Paperback |
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36 pages |
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Press Reviews
Gideon Sterer, Ellen Kalish Press Reviews
"Filled with the spirit of the season" - Books for Keeps, Christmas Gift Guide
"A heart-warming, feelgood story to bring the spirit of Christmas into every home" - LoveReading4Kids
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About Gideon Sterer, Ellen Kalish
Gideon Sterer is an author of children's books, including The Midnight Fair. He grew up in the woods of upstate New York, where his parents owned a little zoo in which he would run around after-hours and let the animals out. He now lives in the Hudson Valley, New York.
Ellen Kalish is the executive director of Ravensbeard Wildlife Center, a rehabilitation and educational center that focuses on rescue and release for wild birds. She served on the board for the New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council and is the recipient of the William R. Ginsberg Stewardship Award from the Woodstock Land Conservancy and the Appreciation Award from the Catskill Exotic Bird Club.
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