Knight Owl and Early Bird 2024 Picture Book by Christopher Denise-image

Knight Owl and Early Bird 2024 Picture Book by Christopher Denise

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Format: Picture Book Topic: Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Royalty, Action & Adventure / General, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Animals / Birds LC Classification Number: PZ7.D41496Kp 2024 Synopsis: Knight Owl meets Early Bird in this companion to the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor Award-winning classic . Early Bird wants to be brave and protect the castle, just like Knight Owl. But she falls asleep on the job and then keeps her hero up during the day with her enthusiastic chattiness, well-meaning questions, and cheerful owl impersonations. But there are strange happenings in the forest, and soon Knight Owl and Early Bird find themselves in the throes of danger. Will these two learn to work together to keep themselves and the kingdom safe? Caldecott Honor winner and New York Times bestselling creator Christopher Denise delivers another endearing medieval tale that shines with warmth and goodwill, and shows just how important teamwork is to saving the day., A New York Times and Indie Bestseller * In this exciting adventure and follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor award-winning classic, Knight Owl makes an unlikely friend in the over-zealous Early Bird--who wants to be a brave knight, too. "Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Christopher Denise replicates the plucky charm of Knight Owl in this follow-up that sees Owl confront his most formidable foe yet: Early Bird, his 'BIGGEST fan.'" -- Shelf Awareness Early Bird wants to be brave and protect the castle, just like Knight Owl. But she falls asleep on the job and then keeps her hero up during the day with her enthusiastic chattiness, well-meaning questions, and cheerful owl impersonations. But there are strange happenings in the forest, and soon Knight Owl and Early Bird find themselves in the throes of danger. Will these two learn to work together to keep themselves and the kingdom safe? Caldecott Honor winner and New York Times bestselling creator Christopher Denise delivers another endearing medieval tale that shines with warmth and goodwill, and shows just how important teamwork is to saving the day. Illinois Monarch Master List Selection, A New York Times and Indie Bestseller - In this exciting adventure and follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor award-winning classic, Knight Owl makes an unlikely friend in the over-zealous Early Bird--who wants to be a brave knight, too. "Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Christopher Denise replicates the plucky charm of Knight Owl in this follow-up that sees Owl confront his most formidable foe yet: Early Bird, his 'BIGGEST fan.'" -- Shelf Awareness Early Bird wants to be brave and protect the castle, just like Knight Owl. But she falls asleep on the job and then keeps her hero up during the day with her enthusiastic chattiness, well-meaning questions, and cheerful owl impersonations. But there are strange happenings in the forest, and soon Knight Owl and Early Bird find themselves in the throes of danger. Will these two learn to work together to keep themselves and the kingdom safe? Caldecott Honor winner and New York Times bestselling creator Christopher Denise delivers another endearing medieval tale that shines with warmth and goodwill, and shows just how important teamwork is to saving the day. Illinois Monarch Master List Selection Item Weight: 16.8 Oz ISBN-13: 9780316564526 gtin13: 9780316564526 Grade From: Preschool Book Title: Knight Owl and Early Bird Publication Year: 2024 Author: Christopher Denise brand: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers LCCN: 2023-057280 Genre: Juvenile Fiction ISBN-10: 0316564524 Number of Pages: 48 Pages Dewey Decimal: [E] Grade To: Second Grade Series Volume Number: 2 Book Series: The Knight Owl Ser. Illustrator: Yes Dewey Edition: 23 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Item Height: 0.4 in Reviews: Praise for Knight Owl and Early Bird : A Barnes and Noble Best Book of the Year An Indie Next List Pick "Owl faces an even more formidable foe in this follow-up: Early Bird, his 'BIGGEST fan.' Early Bird wants to be a Knight Owl, but Owl's nocturnal schedule proves an immediate obstacle. Readers who loved Christopher Denise's Knight Owl will be thrilled to know that the titular pint-size hero is back--and he's got company."-- Shelf Awareness, Praise for Knight Owl and Early Bird : A New York Times Bestseller An Indie Bestseller A Barnes and Noble Best Book of the Year An Indie Next List Pick "Owl faces an even more formidable foe in this follow-up: Early Bird, his 'BIGGEST fan.' Early Bird wants to be a Knight Owl, but Owl's nocturnal schedule proves an immediate obstacle. Readers who loved Christopher Denise's Knight Owl will be thrilled to know that the titular pint-size hero is back--and he's got company."-- Shelf Awareness, Praise for Knight Owl : A Caldecott Honor Award Winner A New York Times Bestseller An Indie Bestseller An Indie Next List Pick An ALSC Notable Book for Children A Barnes & Noble's Best Children's Book of the Year An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year An NPR Best Book of the Year A PW Gift Guide Selection A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book A Bookpage Best Picture Book of the Year A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A Cybils Award Winner An Oklahoma Redbud Read-Aloud Award Winner A Junior Library Guild Selection Nominated for twelve state awards * "Denise gives youngsters an old-fashioned story with an amusing twist and a cute-as-a-button protagonist that charms on every level. This will satisfy a wide range of readers, from Dragons Love Tacos fans to wannabe knights." --Booklist, starred review "It's dangerous to label any picture book a 'contemporary classic,' but Knight Owl tempts you to try.... Sweet and epic by turns." --NPR "Adorably earnest and gallant.... A charming blend of whimsy and medieval heroism highlighting the triumph of brains over brawn." --Kirkus reviews "Through delicately conveyed firelight, deep shadows, and even an imagined tapestry, Denise ( Groundhug Day ) provides this cracking tale with illustrations that feel like fully fleshed animated classics as Owl's actions subvert a traditional conflict story line."-- Publishers Weekly, Praise for Knight Owl : A Caldecott Honor Award Winner A New York Times Bestseller An Indie Bestseller An Indie Next List Pick An ALSC Notable Book for Children A Barnes & Noble's Best Children's Book of the Year An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year An NPR Best Book of the Year A PW Gift Guide Selection A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book A Bookpage Best Picture Book of the Year A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A Cybils Award Winner An Oklahoma Redbud Read-Aloud Award Winner A Junior Library Guild Selection Nominated for sixteen state awards * "Denise gives youngsters an old-fashioned story with an amusing twist and a cute-as-a-button protagonist that charms on every level. This will satisfy a wide range of readers, from Dragons Love Tacos fans to wannabe knights." --Booklist, starred review "It's dangerous to label any picture book a 'contemporary classic,' but Knight Owl tempts you to try.... Sweet and epic by turns." --NPR "Adorably earnest and gallant.... A charming blend of whimsy and medieval heroism highlighting the triumph of brains over brawn." --Kirkus reviews "Through delicately conveyed firelight, deep shadows, and even an imagined tapestry, Denise ( Groundhug Day ) provides this cracking tale with illustrations that feel like fully fleshed animated classics as Owl's actions subvert a traditional conflict story line."-- Publishers Weekly, Praise for Knight Owl and Early Bird : An Indie Next List Pick "Owl faces an even more formidable foe in this follow-up: Early Bird, his 'BIGGEST fan.' Early Bird wants to be a Knight Owl, but Owl's nocturnal schedule proves an immediate obstacle. Readers who loved Christopher Denise's Knight Owl will be thrilled to know that the titular pint-size hero is back--and he's got company."-- Shelf Awareness, Praise for Knight Owl : #1 New York Times Bestseller A Caldecott Honor Award Winner An Indie Bestseller An Indie Next List Pick An ALSC Notable Book for Children A Barnes & Noble's Best Children's Book of the Year An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year An NPR Best Book of the Year A PW Gift Guide Selection A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book A Bookpage Best Picture Book of the Year A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A Cybils Award Winner An Oklahoma Redbud Read-Aloud Award Winner A Junior Library Guild Selection Nominated for sixteen state awards * "Denise gives youngsters an old-fashioned story with an amusing twist and a cute-as-a-button protagonist that charms on every level. This will satisfy a wide range of readers, from Dragons Love Tacos fans to wannabe knights." --Booklist, starred review "It's dangerous to label any picture book a 'contemporary classic,' but Knight Owl tempts you to try.... Sweet and epic by turns." --NPR "Adorably earnest and gallant.... A charming blend of whimsy and medieval heroism highlighting the triumph of brains over brawn." --Kirkus reviews "Through delicately conveyed firelight, deep shadows, and even an imagined tapestry, Denise ( Groundhug Day ) provides this cracking tale with illustrations that feel like fully fleshed animated classics as Owl's actions subvert a traditional conflict story line."-- Publishers Weekly Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Item Length: 11.2 in Language: English Item Width: 9.4 in

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Further Details Title: Knight Owl and Early Bird Condition: New Description: Knight Owl meets Early Bird in this companion to the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor Award-winning classic . Early Bird wants to be brave and protect the castle, just like Knight Owl. But she falls asleep on the job and then keeps her hero up during the day with her enthusiastic chattiness, well-meaning questions, and cheerful owl impersonations. But there are strange happenings in the forest, and soon Knight Owl and Early Bird find themselves in the throes of danger. Will these two learn to work together to keep themselves and the kingdom safe? Caldecott Honor winner and New York Times bestselling creator Christopher Denise delivers another endearing medieval tale that shines with warmth and goodwill, and shows just how important teamwork is to saving the day. Author: Christopher Denise Format: Hardback EAN: 9780316564526 Country/Region of Manufacture: US ISBN-10: 0316564524 ISBN: 9780316564526 Item Height: 279mm Item Length: 229mm Genre: Children's Books Item Width: 12mm Intended Audience: Pre-school - 2, 4 - 7 years Type: Growing Up & Facts of Life Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers Release Date: 11/14/2024 Language: English Topic: Gender Sex & Relationships, Children's Reference Item Weight: 500g Release Year: 2024 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. Absolutely love this charming sequel! Knight Owl and Early Bird is just as heartwarming and beautifully illustrated as the first book. Early Bird’s playful energy and Knight Owl’s patient wisdom create the perfect duo. The engaging storyline, sweet humor, and gorgeous artwork make it a delightful read for kids and adults alike. A must-have for fans of the original—adorable, funny, and full of adventure!

    Scott Van Wart

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