The Great Gift Swap: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #23)

By Rebecca Elliott

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends celebrate the winter holiday, Moonfest

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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow

Treetopolis is getting ready for Moonfest, a holiday celebrating the longest night of the year. The owls decorate their trees, have a community sing-along, and play in the snow. And this year, Eva and her class are having a secret gift swap But when Eva draws George's name, she is stumped about what to make for him. Eva wants to learn more about George so she can give him the best gift ever. But she also has to make decorations, bake cookies, and wrap presents for her entire family. Will Eva have time to get everything done before Moonfest?

With full-color artwork on every page, color-coded speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers

Continue this book series with Eva the Owlet, an Apple TV+ original series

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1546127135
• ISBN13: 9781546127130
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Length: 80 Pages
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2