crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
The illustrations are so beautiful and quiet like the story. The words also draw a beautiful picture. It makes me catch my breath every time and I have read it many, many times over the years.
echo_finished_cake's review against another edition
5.0
Great book for kids about bonding with parents and finding adventure! I used it in a lesson for grade 2 students.
xteax's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sirhe's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't know owl hunting was a thing. But this book captures a father son moment beautifully.
agirlsnightbookbash's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Jane Yolen is a great storyteller. There is no question there. This wasn't my favorite. It's not bad by any means but it's not something I can relate to as a lifelong city dweller. I do like that the premise is about going to find animals to see them in their majestic wonder. Just see them, I can totally get behind that. The father daughter bonding is lovely as well. The illustration style also isn't my favorite which I think is a factor.
worldlibraries's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so glad this book won the Caldecott in the year it was published. Having lived in cities numbering in the millions for almost 15 years now, this screen-free experience of nature feels far from my daily life. But it is precisely these titles that show us how to experience and love nature that are so important to preserving it. May this experience continue to exist for lucky children living near woods everywhere!