Owl Babies
Over two million copies sold - a heartwarming bedtime picture book story that comforts and reassures - also the perfect gift for birthdays, new parents and baby showers
Martin Waddell author Patrick Benson illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:8th Sep '94
Should be back in stock very soon
"A perfect bedtime story." Irish Times
A gentle tale of three baby owls reassures young children that Mummy will always come home, perfect for children with separation anxiety.
Owl Babies is a comforting read for any toddler who has ever worried about mum leaving them alone, or any child starting pre-school for the very first time. Sarah, Percy and Bill the baby owls wake one night to find their mother gone. And as the darkness gathers and they perch patiently on their branch waiting for her return, oh how they worry! Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mum been so sensitively told or so beautifully rendered as in this tale from picture book masters, Patrick Benson and Martin Waddell.
"Touchingly beautiful ... Drawn with exquisite delicacy ... The perfect picture book." Guardian
Touchingly beautiful ... Drawn with exquisite delicacy ... The perfect picture book. * The Guardian *
Stories about home-alone baby animals don’t come more appealing than this. * Daily Mail *
A perfect bedtime story. * The Irish Times *
Waddell’s stories treat the fears of the very small with wit and sensitivity … Benson’s pictures are outstanding. * The Independent on Sunday *
Clever paper engineering. I love the way the baby owls’ eyes move and the impressive pop up owl and her three flapping youngsters. Celebrating 21 years of this well-loved tale, this is a charming book for the very young -- Caroline Franklin * Newbury News Weekly *
This beautiful board book edition is perfect for little hands. * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading *
“This sweet tale is great for introducing the concept of emotions and feelings.” * The Sun *
The story has repetition and humour dotted throughout, great for early language development. The illustrations are beautiful and will capture young readers’ attention. * Books That Help *
this gorgeous book may well be the catalyst for some conversations your family will remember always. * The i Paper, The best bedtime books of all time *
ISBN: 9780744531671
Dimensions: 212mm x 260mm x 4mm
Weight: 170g
32 pages