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Overview"""Few children now have access to the open woodlands and grasslands frequented by barn owls, but they can all enjoy the magic of the bird thanks to this lovely introduction."" — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A young girl and her grandfather look for a barn owl night after night. Will a distinctive heart-shaped face appear at the window? Michael Foreman’s lush, intimate paintings are a perfect companion to Nicola Davies’s lyrical text featuring intriguing facts about a rare bird indeed. Back matter includes further information about nest boxes and an index." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicola Davies , Michael ForemanPublisher: Candlewick Press,U.S. Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 25.10cm Weight: 0.162kg ISBN: 9780763641436ISBN 10: 076364143 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 24 March 2009 Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsWith a big assist from Michael Foreman's shimmering watercolors, British zoologist Nicola Davies captures the bird's ethereal beauty.--Washington Post Lovely. . . . The quietly lyrical text is accompanied by Foreman's quietly beautiful illustrations.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) his lovely title will be enjoyed widely for personal reading and teaching purposes.--School Library Journal (starred review) Author InformationNicola Davies is a zoologist and the award-winning author of many books for children, including SURPRISING SHARKS, POOP, EXTREME ANIMALS, and BAT LOVES THE NIGHT. She lives in Somerset, England. Michael Foreman has received the Kate Greenaway Medal twice, the Kurt Maschler Award, and the Bologna Graphics Prize. He lives in London and Cornwall. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |