1: The Way Home & Bittersweet Summer – In the first part of the book Owly helps Wormy find his way back to his family, only for Wormy to realize that his home is now with his good friend Owly. With that in mind, here’s a sneak peek of what to expect from each volume: Totally something that should be on the bookshelves of veg parents. For that reason, I only use synthetic brushes.” Owly is a vegetarian owl with a sweet nature and a desire to be good and kind.Īn awesome fact from the FAQ page on Andy Runton’s site is that the brushes used to create Owly and his friends are animal-friendly: “I don’t want to use any animal-based products in my life or in my work.
They are largely wordless stories, the talk bubbles are filled with pictures and symbols like arrows, for example – this makes them awesome for beginning readers – and the messages were positive ones. I had never heard of his books but they had an adorable owl on the cover so I couldn’t resist. Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book's simple charm, wisdom, and warmth.I met Andy Runton, the author of the Owly books, at the San Diego Comic Convention in 2005. Equally noteworthy are the expressive drawings and universal lessons of persistence, kindness, and loyalty." - People"Delightfully sweet. A simple but by no means simplistic tale emphasizing the universality of kindness." - Kirkus Reviews"As always, Owly is a steadfast and indispensable friend to everyone he meets, including young readers in search of warmhearted adventure." - School Library Journal"Runton's illustrations glow with vivid and lustrous color, the characters all delightfully expressive." - Publishers Weekly"A cute little tale." - School Library ConnectionPraise for the Owly series: "Appeals to all ages. Praise for Owly: The Way Home:"Runton's evocative characters are nothing short of huggably adorable and affirm the importance of compassion and empathy against perceived stereotypes.
Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book's simple charm, wisdom, and warmth." - Booklist
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