The Duck and the Owl

By Hanna Johansen

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567922856
• ISBN13: 9781567922851
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Godine Publisher, David R.
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.4" x 0.4" x 5.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

gorgeously illustrated

The Duck and the Owl is a wonderfully illustrated book (except for the one picture on "but he was happy the duck thought his wings were beautiful -- the owl's legs look like dog legs, but then I guess talons with feathery tufts sticking out would be too scary for kids). The story itself comes off as a little too repetitive in its translation. Maybe I'm just being picky. Okay, I am. It's still a wonderful book about understanding differences. Overall, I enjoyed this book which is why I'm givng it four stars.

Kids will be delighted; especially those who can enjoy via parental read-aloud

Black and white illustrations in children's books rarely receive attention because kids are so color-oriented - but it would be a shame to spurn Kathi Bhend's gorgeous drawings or Hanna Johansen's story in the lovely Duck And The Owl, which sports delicate line drawings to accompany a fable about a cantankerous duck and a grumpy owl who have many different view of life. The conversations between the two are hilarious and kids will be delighted; especially those who can enjoy via parental read-aloud.

A Great Little Book

This is a great little book about tolerance...It has very amusing text that young and old will enjoy and beautiful illustrations. I found it in the library, and I'm buying it for my sister to share with her second grade class. My eleven-year-old daughter thought it was a gem as well. Highly recommended!