Owlet's First Flight - Hardcover

Modarressi, Mitra

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399255265 ISBN 13: 9780399255267

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2012

Synopsis

Little Owlet wakes on a moonlit night.
His mama says, "It's time you took flight."

This little Owlet does not want to be out by himself in the dark. But Mama believes he can be brave, so he decides to leave the nest for the first time. As Owlet makes his way through the sky to explore the sights and sounds of nighttime, he runs into a few frightening obstacles along the way, but he eventually learns that being brave can be a fun adventure!

Perfect for reading at bedtime to relieve nighttime anxiety, watching Owlet fly through the sky will show young readers that things may not always be as scary as they first seem.

About this title

About the Author:

Mitra Modarressi (www.mitramodarressi.com) has written and illustrated several picture books for children. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Review:

FROM KIRKUS REVIEWS: 

"Simple rhyming text describes owlet’s initial reluctance to fly, his mama’s firm encouragement and the resulting nocturnal adventure. . . Modarressi’s talent with watercolors elevates this sweet bedtime tale above the many titles of this ilk. Owlet’s eyes convey his every emotion—worry, fear, surprise, relief and joy. Skillful layering of color conveys the bird’s swooping movements, while sharply drawn details of the creatures contrast nicely with the softer natural backgrounds, including the sky that ranges from inky blue to purplish pink. Preschoolers are sure to enjoy this cozy story and cheer for Owlet" 
FROM BOOKLIST:

"The rhyming text tells Little Owlet’s story simply, while the watercolor paintings depict his world in simplified forms and muted colors. . . the double-page paintings portray Owlet’s neighborhood at night as an intriguing and, somehow, comforting landscape. An encouraging bedtime book for the many young children who fear the dark and dream of independence."
FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:

"Modarressi’s soft-focus watercolors capture the excitement of Owlet’s success and the beauty of a late summer’s night."

About this edition

• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0399255265
• ISBN 13: 9780399255267
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Modarressi Mitra