Owl Moon
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| Author | Jane Yolen |
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| Illustrator | John Schoenherr |
| Country | United States |
| Genre(s) | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Philomel Books |
| Publication date | 1987 |
| ISBN | (ISBN 978-0399214578) |
Owl Moon is a 1987 children's picture book by Jane Yolen, illustrated by John Schoenherr. The book won many awards, most notably being the Caldecott Medal for its illustrations, [1] and has appeared on the show Reading Rainbow. Owl Moon has been translated into more than a dozen foreign languages, including French, German, Chinese, and Korean. A song by Bruce O'Brien is about this book.
[edit] Plot introduction
The story deals with a father that takes his daughter owling for the first time on a cold winter's night. Along their way, they encounter a Great Horned Owl. While it is not stated which gender the child is, Schoenherr's illustrations gave it away. According to Jane Yolen's website, the daughter is actually Yolen's child, Heidi Stemple.
[edit] References
- ^ American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 27 January 2007.
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| Preceded by Hey, Al |
Caldecott Medal recipient 1988 |
Succeeded by Song and Dance Man |
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