Hey owl, what's in the box?

Rebecca Purcell

Book - 2020

Owl has a special surprise for the party, but his friends can't seem to guess what it is. This sweet and silly story has it all adventure, pirates, princesses, and donuts! Bold illustrations, colorful characters and simple text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.--

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Published
London : Tiny Seed Publishing 2020
Language
English
Main Author
Rebecca Purcell (author)
Item Description
On board pages.
Physical Description
15 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 15 cm
ISBN
9781800360037
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

A cheery guessing game for toddlers ready for a sweet, predictable mystery. A perky gray owl is on its way to a party. The yellow plane flying a "PARTY TONIGHT" banner is the first clue. Owl's pink roller skates hint at the fun to come. And of course, Owl's leaving a bakery carrying a box clearly marked "DONUTS." Apparently, the animals Owl meets can't read yet, just like the toddlers or preschoolers playing along with the guessing game. The animals asking the title question wear clues to what their guess may be: A bird with a pirate's eye patch asks, "Is it treasure?" A swan with a crown and star-tipped wand asks, "Is it fairy dust?" To each ever more fanciful guess, Owl replies, "Nope." Lest this formula grow dull, the questions begin to vary a tiny bit, until a baby owl says, "I know what's in the box! Is it a surprise?" and Owl replies, "Yes!" Predictable text, expressive characters, and added details in the uncluttered pictures against a cheerful teal background make this simple story surprisingly satisfying for young readers just beginning to understand story structure. The real surprise is what happens when Owl trips on a rock and drops the box. Expect demand for repeated readings (and maybe donuts too). (Board book. 2-5) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.