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Summary
Wide-eyed and plump, Frann's colourful little owls cavort happily through these pages-sloshing through the mud in a pair of rainboots (This one's dirty') or nose-to-nose with a rubber ducky in a sudsy tub ('That one's clean'), they embody simple opposites that kids will immediately appreciate. A surprise ending adds to the read-aloud fun.'
Author Notes
Frann Preston-Gannon is a London-based illustrator and author (and former bookseller), whose books include the bestselling Hot Dog, Cold Dog (POW! 2014) and What a Hoot! (POW! 2015). Her varied clients have included The Sunday Times and Burt's Bees. Her first book, The Journey Home, was published in October 2011 and was shortlisted for four separate book awards including the Waterstone's Children's Prize. Frann was the UK's first ever Sendak Fellowship recipient, which sent her to work in residence with Maurice Sendak on his estate in Connecticut before his death in 2012. Visit her website, www.frann.co.uk.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Toddler-PreS-This aptly titled book is sure to leave readers smiling. A variety of different owls are presented; most represent the concept of opposites, but a few are thrown in just for fun ("Owl is big. Owl is small. Owl in glasses. Owl in boots."). Striking, vibrant, collagelike illustrations burst with energy, and children will love looking for the snails interspersed throughout. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
As she did in Hot Dog, Cold Dog (2014), Preston-Gannon uses an animal and some peppy rhyming to highlight a range of activities, opposites, and interests. The verse is initially as precise as a classic nursery rhyme ("Owl is dirty./ Owl is clean./ Owl is blue./ Owl is green"), though it breaks down a bit later on ("Owl who pushes./ Owl who pulls./ Owl is big./ Owl is small"), deflating the fun somewhat. Even so, there are several entertaining moments along the way-an "owl who stands out in the crowd" wears a top hat and bowtie as it tries to blend in with some penguins. Ages 2-5. (June) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
