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I thought it had very nice illustrations and you could picture yourself going through the woods with all the imagery the author used

The little girl just wanted to spend quality time with her father doing what he has done with all of his children so far

“The owl pumped its great wings and lifted off the branch like a shadow without sound.”

“When you go owling you don't need words or warm or anything but hope.“

I could use this book in my classroom to discuss patience and observation. I could teach about being present in the moment, which can lead to discussions on mindfulness and the importance of quiet observation. It could also be used for a figurative language lesson since the book uses a lot of descriptive imagery and language.

This book is a children's picture book that was published in 1987 and earned the Caldecott medal. It is about a young girl and her father and they embark on a quiet nighttime adventure in search of owls under the moon. In the book, it emphasizes on patience, wonder, and the beauty of shared experiences in the natural world.

I wouldn‘t use this book in my classroom (see review)

It didn‘t really keep my attention and would be too long for my students. Slow pacing to the book

“The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.”
I like this quote because it vividly captures the enchanting atmosphere of the night, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. Yolen‘s poetic language transforms the moon into a captivating image, enhancing the book‘s magical and contemplative mood.

A memorable moment in Owl Moon is when the child and their father, standing silently under the moonlit sky, finally hear the distant hoot of an owl. This serene and magical moment perfectly captures the essence of the book, highlighting the quiet beauty of nature and the special bond between parent and child.

Owl Moon is a beautifully illustrated and lyrical book that captures the magic of a nighttime adventure. The story follows a young child and their father as they search for owls in the moonlit forest. The book's gentle narrative and stunning artwork offer a reflective exploration of the bond between parent and child, making it a cherished read for all ages.

“‘Time to go home,‘ Pa said to me.” After all their hard work and waiting to see an owl when they finally did they just left. I think it would be cool to have a conversation on why with students would be engaging and interesting for them and myself.

This is a good book to read for kids that have never heard about owling and what it is, like I had not before reading.

The author (Jane Yolen) and illustrator (John Schoenherr) were able to invoke strong emotions from readers in Owl Moon, 1988. A Caldecott Award Winner. Paried with the descriptive words, illustrations from John Schoenherr were able to make me feel like I was in the middle of winter as well. The pictures and writing allow the reader to step into the world of the little girl and her father while owling.

The book had descriptive words that made you feel like you were in the story. The illustrations were soft but had so much detail that it made the scenes feel nostalgic.
My favorite quote was, “I was not disappointed. My brothers all said sometimes there's an owl and sometimes there isn't.“
I like how the book ultimately underlined the theme of the importance of patience.

“When you go owling you have to be brave.“

The book was a good read the imagery was beautiful and the words flowed I felt like I was reading a poem. The images were very bright in color and the pictures looked like they were drawn with oil paints and pastels.

Owl moon by Jane Yolen and illustrated by John Schoenherr was published in 1987 and is a fictional action story. This story won the Caldecott Medal for the illustrations and has appeared on Reading Rainbow in the U.S. Owl Moon focuses on a daughter and her father as they set out on a winter night down a dark snowy meadow to find an owl.

Owl moon is a calming, centered book about a young boy who goes owling with his father. Throughout his owling adventure, the boy learns patience and grace while watching his father model these actions.

Great book for the classroom after recess or when students need to settle down.

Owl Moon is a Caldecott winner about a child and their father going owling. They experience a quiet journey through the snowy woods to try and find an owl. They stay trying to find one and eventually one flies up to them. This would be a great book to read to students of all ages because it is so calming and interesting. This book is an adventure fiction that was published in 1987.

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen is a realistic fiction book. It was published in 1987. It is about a girl who goes owling with her dad in the woods. They have to be quiet and they hope they will see an owl. It has won many awards including the 1988 Caldecott Medal.

This story is one of an adventure taken by a father and daughter taken on a winter night. They go out in a snowy dark meadow to find an owl. The author paints a picture with the use of figurative language to build anticipation until finally, the daughter is able to see her father communicate with a great horned owl and she is able to see it up close.

This is a calming realistic fiction story about a boy and his Pa going owling together. There is a lot of figurative language in the story specifically metaphors and similies that could go along with a lesson. I would read this novel to a third-grade classroom as I think the students would be very interested in it and could understand the figurative language. I would definitely recommend reading this story in your class!

Published: 1987
Owl Moon is a story about a young child who goes owling in the woods with his father on a snowy winter day. It is calming story that uses vivid language and tons of metaphors and similes. At the end of the story, they get to see a Great Horned Owl up close. I would definitely use this book in my classroom.
Awards: Caldecott Award in 1988

This story won the Caldecott and many other awards and was published in 1987. Owl Moon is a story about a father and daughter who go out in the woods on a snowy night to find an owl. This story follows them along on their adventure throughout the night. This is a realistic fiction story.

Name of Award (if applicable): Caldecott
Purpose of Award : most distinguished american picture book for children
Title of Book : Owl Moon
Author of Book: Jane Yolen
Illustrator (if applicable): John Schoenherr
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Brief Summary: The chil and his dad travel through the woods to find an owl to return their call. They travel in the cold to find the owl.
Side Note: Figurative Language and beautiful illustrations.

published - 1987
author - Jane Yolen
Illustrator - John Schoenherr
Genre - Picture Book, Children's Literature, Adventure - fiction
award - Caldecott medal
Owl Moon is placed in a dark, snowy night where a father and a daughter search for an owl. Owl Moon is a classic, with great illustrations, and a lot of descriptive/figurative language. Can be used in a lot of different classroom settings/lessons/grades.

Owl Moon was written in 1987 by Jane Yolen. It is a great book to use in a classroom when learning metaphors and similes! It has beautiful illustrations, and is a calming book. This book has won the Caldecott Award. Great read!

Published in 1987, This story is about a little boy and his father who go on an owl hunt while it's dark out. They needed to be quiet and make owl noises so an owl would respond. Finally, the owl started to respond and get closer and they were able to see the owl with a flashlight.

Awards:
Caldecott Medal
Genre:
Realistic Fiction

“And the snow below it, was whiter than milk in a cereal bowl”

This book always makes me feel very calm

Owl moon is a book that makes you feel very serene. The winter landscape is beautiful and the flow of the words really paint the picture. It has a lot to dive into and review ELA wise.

When the little girl finally sees her first owl is always one of my favorite parts of the story.

The moon made his face into a silver mask.

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen is a Caldecott Award winning book. The book follows a father and his daughter as they venture into the woods on a calm, snowy night to find an owl. The story does an excellent job building up to the climax where the little girl has her first encounter with a great horned owl!

For one minute, three minutes, maybe even a hundred minutes, we stared at one another.