Owls are loved by many and collected by some but who knew there were so many varieties of these winged friends? I certainly never knew there was an owl small enough to fit into a pocket. Matt Sewell takes the reader all over the world from the tropics to the desert, woodlands, and wilderness to introduce forty-seven different owls. While the narrative is easy to understand and captivating, it is the watercolor pictures of the owls that make this such an intriguing small book. They are beautiful. As for the narrative, the author's voice comes through loud and clear making it an interesting read for older children and adults alike. Originally published in 2014 but now introduced in a different form. An unusual feature the author also included is an illustrated checklist in the back of the book for bird watchers to keep track of the owls they are fortunate enough to spot.
This volume is perfect for any bird enthusiast or owl lover but also very appropriate and will capture the attention of children so a good choice to use in encouraging them to read non-fiction. Who knows, perhaps your little person might pick up bird watching as a hobby. As for my copy, I have an owl lover on my Christmas list so off to the wrapping table I go.
I did receive this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was in no way obligated to write a positive one.
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