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Owly books in order5/1/2023 Since there's no text, their heated discussion is portrayed through speech balloons containing miniature illustrations and energetic punctuation: " = !" Wormy protests. In the duo's first picture book, Owly learns that in order to attract the butterflies he yearns for, he must plant milkweed in his garden however, he and Wormy are disconcerted by the caterpillars that show up. The big cartoon illustrations? A blast! - Ian Chipman BOOKLIST, February 15, 2011, Owly and Wormy, Friends All Aflutter! Andy Runton, S&S/Atheneum, $15.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-4169-5774-4 Fans of Runton's series of graphic novels know about Owly and Wormy's warm friendship and Owly's love for all living things. On the other hand, the opportunity to decode the dialogue visuals will keep viewers engaged throughout this gently challenging offering. The story's midsection is perhaps a little too drawn out for a compact picture-book read, and kids hip to where butterflies come from will easily predict the final twist. As in the Owly comics, symbols and small pictures take the place of words in the dialogue balloons (e.g., when the raccoon wishes the duo good luck by saying a four-leafed clover). But then the caterpillars disappear before they have a chance to say good-bye. When the recommended flower becomes home to two little green caterpillars, they're a bit put off but soon take a shine to the critters. Wormy is taken with a flock of passing butterflies, so the two ask a raccoon florist what kind of flower they should plant to attract some. Wormy and Owly, the stars of Runton's Owly comics, here make the leap into their first picture book. Runton, Andy (Author), Runton, Andy (Illustrator) Mar 2011. Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book's simple charm, wisdom, and warmth.Owly and Wormy, Friends All Aflutter!. Equally noteworthy are the expressive drawings and universal lessons of persistence, kindness, and loyalty." - People "Delightfully sweet. Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book's simple charm, wisdom, and warmth." - Booklist, Praise for the Owly series: "Appeals to all ages. A simple but by no means simplistic tale emphasizing the universality of kindness." - Kirkus Reviews " As always, Owly is a steadfast and indispensable friend to everyone he meets, including young readers in search of warmhearted adventure." - School Library Journal "Runton's illustrations glow with vivid and lustrous color, the characters all delightfully expressive." - Publishers Weekly "A cute little tale." - School Library Connection Praise for the Owly series: "Appeals to all ages. Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book's simple charm, wisdom, and warmth." - Booklist, Praise for Owly: The Way Home : "Runton's evocative characters are nothing short of huggably adorable and affirm the importance of compassion and empathy against perceived stereotypes. Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book's simple charm, wisdom, and warmth." - Booklist, Praise for the Owly Series: "Appeals to all ages. A simple but by no means simplistic tale emphasizing the universality of kindness." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for the Owly series: "Appeals to all ages. Praise for Owly: The Way Home : "Runton's evocative characters are nothing short of huggably adorable and affirm the importance of compassion and empathy against perceived stereotypes.
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