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Owl Babies (平装)
by Martin Waddell (Author) , Patrick Benson (Illustrator)
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Picture books, Story, Mother love, Ages 0-3, Children's books |
| Market price: ¥ 88.00
MSL price:
¥ 78.00
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Pre-order item, lead time 3-7 weeks upon payment [ COD term does not apply to pre-order items ] |
MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
| MSL Pointer Review:
A touching and heart-warming story comes alive with simple rhymes and amazing illustrations, teaching a great concept: Mommy comes back. |
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David (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-31 00:00>
Those big round staring eyes of an owl certainly strike a chord with most of us. Their almost human expressions seem to tell us that they are something special. The three little owls in "Owl Babies" are certainly intelligent creatures. They soon realize when Owl Mother has gone she must be off hunting for food. Big sister Sarah keeps their morale high when doubts arise about their mother's safety. Little Bill can only say, "I want my mummy". When they begin to fear the worst (foxes loom large in their imagination) they close their eyes and wish Owl Mother would come home. Their faith is rewarded for soon "softly and silently she swooped through the trees to Sarah, Percy and Bill". Isn't that great alliteration and imagery? The pictures that accompany the story focus on the expressions of the three owl babies. Since it is night time we don't see much beyond the safety of their tree. The pen-and-ink drawings of our feathered friends are superb. Those droopy little pink beaks and big brown eyes have a strong plaintive appeal. "Owl Babies" will be a rewarding book for all readers. The strong two-way bond between parents and children could not be better expressed. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-31 00:00>
There is no sweeter book out there for little listeners. The prose is perfect and the darling illustrations are unforgettable. This is a book you will read over and over again and will be glad to each and every time! "Owl Babies" has beloved by my kids since they were babies themselves and still does even though one is now in elementary school. Also a perfect new parent present! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-31 00:00>
I first came across this truly beautiful book when it was read on Teletubbies one morning. I cried! - and simply had to buy a copy for my little girl. Abby is now almost two and we read this book every night - often more than once. It is the most interactive book she has - she pulls sad faces and everytime Bill says "I want my mummy", Abby screws up her face and says "Ohhhh poor Bill!" When mummy finally comes home she is so excited that she too flaps up and down! She adores its. I couldn't recommend this book highly enough. Every child needs their own copy of this, Martin Waddell's and Patrick Benson's finest work. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-31 00:00>
This book is a one of the most beautiful children's books I've ever come across. It is a must for any working mom who has to leave her little owlets alone every once in a while, and wants them to know, that just like the owl mother in the story, she will always come back. This touching story comes alive with simple rhymes and amazing illustrations. My one year old singles this book out every time she crawls over to her library to pull out a book. This treasure is sure to become a classic. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-31 00:00>
This is one of those "special" books that you won't mind reading to your little one over and over again. I find that a great children's book is a lot like a great children's movie; both the parent and the child enjoy it yet at different levels. Such a tender story of a little one's fear that their parent won't come home. However, the beautiful and touching illustrations almost steal the show! You can see the worry in the little owl's eyes and hear little Bill's anxious "I want my Mommy!" My two year old daughter loves the part when it's "dark" outside because the artwork truly conveys the dark; but not in a scary way! I loved when the oldest owl, Sarah, suggests that they all sit on her limb together. My favorite illustration is when the mother owl returns and the 3 little fluffy baby owls are jumping up and down. You'll snuggle a little closer to your child when you read this one together. Just the sweetest little book you and your special one will ever read! |
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