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Welcome to Owl's Cozy home in this classic Arnold Lobel I Can Read!
Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. But whether Owl is inviting Winter in on a snowy night or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors!
Arnold Lobel's beloved Level 2 I Can Read classic was created for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
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"A perennial favorite, ranking right up there with Frog and Toad. Lobel manages to be impressively deep in deceptively simple stories, and his cozy illustrations, in soft browns and greens, have no equal. Tear water tea, anyone? Brilliant!!! Loved this as a child, love it still. "
— Phoebe (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Five brief episodes in Owl’s life are told simply, without the intrusion of any other characters, unless one counts Owl’s friend, the moon, or the two bumps underneath the bedcovers (his feet) that frighten him…Imaginative and satisfying.”
— School Library Journal -
“What seems at first to be the winter of Owl’s discontent proves in the end, like all true melancholy, to have its sweet and ultimately contenting facets. Alone throughout, Owl invites ‘poor old winter’ to come in and sit by the fire, but the ‘guest’ behaves so wildly that Owl has to shut it out. Another night he makes tear-water tea by thinking of sad things (all subtly echoing his own loneliness); elsewhere he is driven to run madly upstairs and down in order to occupy both parts of his house at once, and in the end the moon accompanies him home from the other-wise unpopulated seashore. ‘“What a good round friend you are!” said Owl…(and he) did not feel sad at all.’ Nor will readers, for to add to the solo cast would clearly shatter the poignant perfection of Owl alone.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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An ALA Notable Book for Children
Owl at Home Listener Reviews
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" I have never read this precious chapter book to a child who did not immediately fall in love with it and call it a favorite. Great bedtime story for littles. "
— Julie, 2/20/2014 -
" good early reader "
— Theresa, 2/3/2014 -
" Such a hoot! Pardon the inevitable pun ... "
— Hannah, 2/2/2014 -
" anthology. 5 stories about owl. large print. easy to read. would be good for early school aged readers. can feel accomplished reading this book because it is such a quick, easy read. "
— Heather, 1/29/2014 -
" Recommended to me by poet Marilyn Nelson, this is a gem. It is purported to teach philosophy to children. For grown folks, it simply delights. I am owl. Are you owl, too? "
— Laura, 1/25/2014 -
" Of all of the stories that my mum read with me when I was a wee lad Tear-Water Tea is the story that I remember and love the most. "
— Curtis, 1/23/2014 -
" An I Can Read book. This is a grade 1 book that is just silly stories about an owl. "
— Inspired, 1/19/2014 -
" This. is. my favorite early reader. arnold lobel is #2 funnyman, right behind scieszka. "
— Michelle, 1/17/2014 -
" I love reading this book to my son and on my own; it could have something to do with my love for birds and owls especially though. "
— Jill, 1/17/2014 -
" Possibly my favorite children's book...ever...Teardrop soup? Brilliant. "
— Matt, 12/25/2013 -
" Tender and wonderful. "
— LJ, 12/18/2013 -
" A perennial favorite, ranking right up there with Frog and Toad. Lobel manages to be impressively deep in deceptively simple stories, and his cozy illustrations, in soft browns and greens, have no equal. Tear water tea, anyone? Brilliant!!! Loved this as a child, love it still. "
— Phoebe, 12/15/2013 -
" Katie rated this one as Super (vs Super Duper or Super Duper Duper Fantastic). I concur. She did immediately want it read again though, so maybe it really was Super Duper. "
— Beth, 12/10/2013 -
" Owl is an unforgettable character! We have been laughing at him for years. "
— Jenny, 8/17/2013 -
" SO holds up! "
— Rory, 6/13/2013 -
" Reading with my daughter. We read a new story every night, almost done! "
— Hilary, 1/2/2013 -
" Love tear water tea "
— Jennifer, 10/10/2012 -
" I adore this book! I especially love "Tear Water Tea" and "Strange Bumps". "
— Jeanine, 7/29/2012 -
" The story Tear-Water Tea is a brilliantly concise expression of Schiller's concept of sublime pathos. However, every young child that I have shared this story with thus far has found it perplexing. "
— LucÃa, 5/10/2012 -
" A nice book for learning to read. Simple words, rich but simple illustrations. The stories are a nice mix of surreal, magical, silly, and contemplative. My 4.5 y/o loves it. "
— Laura, 3/6/2012 -
" Cosy, funny, and charming. "
— Kid, 2/24/2012 -
" Read this to my daughters. It's amusing how Lobel makes kids see their silliness (like the lumps under the bed), but they certainly weren't my favorite stories. "
— Shannon, 11/30/2011 -
" I just read this while I was waiting for my copies to be finished copying and now it's my new favorite book. Especially "Tear-Water Tea." "
— Tessa, 11/24/2011 -
" One of my favorite books as a small child. I recently bought a copy for my daughter, and was reminded why I loved it so much. Both funny and touching, with beautiful artwork. "
— Sam, 10/30/2011 -
" Owl is silly and lovable. The illustrations are cozy and comforting. <br/>I liked Tear-Water Tea. "
— Leaflet, 6/22/2011 -
" This one is better than Mouse Soup, but it still doesn't hold a candle to Frog And Toad. The stories are okay, but nothing that you'd want to pull out again. "
— Kristy, 5/9/2011 -
" The story <em>Tear-Water Tea</em> is a brilliantly concise expression of Schiller's concept of sublime pathos. However, every young child that I have shared this story with thus far has found it perplexing. "
— Lucía, 3/22/2011 -
" So sweet and heart-warming, especially the Tear Water Tea story.<br/><br/>Recommended for people of any age! "
— Isaac, 1/5/2011 -
" One of my favorite books that I read to my daughter (found in the garage at the house we are renting). Owl and Moon are great friends of ours now :). <br/> <br/>I was hoping the author would have done sequels but he didn't, so I'll just have to be happy with this one! "
— Jon, 10/5/2010 -
" Funny: the kids liked it, I like it. Spend some time with Owl in this collection of 5 off-the-wall stories. "
— Joseph, 9/22/2010 -
" Reading with my daughter. We read a new story every night, almost done! "
— Hilary, 5/26/2010 -
" We've been practicing reading here in our house, and Lobel is just the right thing. Having finished Frog and Toad, we've moved on to Owl, and I love Owl. I just want to give him a big hug. "
— Tobinsfavorite, 4/27/2010 -
" Nathan" He is not the brightest of chaps is he" "
— Sam, 4/14/2010 -
" I love reading this book to my son and on my own; it could have something to do with my love for birds and owls especially though. "
— Jill, 3/14/2010 -
" Owl is so cute and silly. "
— Lenna, 3/6/2010
About Arnold Lobel
Arnold Lobel (1933–1987) was the award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved children’s books, including the classic I Can Read books about Frog and Toad, and the Caldecott Medal winning Fables.
About Mark Linn-Baker
Mark Linn-Baker has appeared on Broadway in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, and Doonesbury. His film and television credits include My Favorite Year, Noises Off, and seven seasons of ABC’s Perfect Strangers.