Little Owl and Little Rabbit live in the same oak tree, but they've never met. How can the two animals become friends when Little Owl wakes up just as Little Rabbit goes to sleep? A heart-warming story of celebrating difference and making new friends from an USBBY-honored illustrator.
When they discover they are neighbours, Little Owl and Little Rabbit are desperate to meet but Little Rabbit hops through the forest by day and Little Owl soars over it by night. Then one evening, a big, bright full moon appears. Will the pair finally get to play together?
With a sweet and gentle story and magical, moonlit illustrations, When Little Owl Met Little Rabbit is a perfect bedtime read.
Przemyslaw Wechterowicz is a poet, children's playwright and picture book author from Poland. His books have won prestigious awards both in Poland and internationally, and his work has been translated into many languages. Emilia Dziubak is an award-winning artist and children's book illustrator from Poland. She is the illustrator of USBBY-honored The House of Lost and Found, as well as Little Pearl and Dreams of Near and Far, also co-created with Martin Widmark.
This endearing picture book reads aloud beautifully and has broad appeal for children.'
- Booklist
'Cute characters, stylised scenery, and sweet details.'
- Armadillo
'True camaraderie beats out even bedtime in this charming friendship tale.'
- Kirkus
'The illustrations are softly magical, especially under moonlight. Little Owl and Little Rabbit are adorably cute as they play in the dreamy nighttime world.'
- Youth Services Book Review
'Such a lovely story and perfect for bedtime. The words seem to come out as a gentle, soothing whisper in the way the story is written. The illustrations are cosy and homely with a bountiful brown and dark green palette with hints of light and glimmers of stars that contrast beautifully.'
- Busy Busy Learning
Praise for Emilia Dziubak:
'Pages boast dark, richly detailed illustrations aglow with deftly conjured light.' - Booklist on The House of Lost and Found
'Widmark's melancholy story about loneliness gains atmosphere and, ultimately, lift from Dziubak's beautiful illustrations, hand-drawn using colored pencils. Children will pore over the details and delight as Niles banishes murky darkness with light.' - Kirkus Reviews on The House of Lost and Found
'Surreal adventures are brought to life in Dziubak's stunning, colored pencil illustrations. With dark backgrounds showcasing bright botanical and floral details, the intriguing scenes have a classically romantic appearance.' - School Library Journal on Little Pearl
'The soft, detailed illustrations feel misty and magical, and the format cleverly resembles a well-worn scrapbook. An enchanting examination of heartbreak, love, and home.' - Booklist on Dreams of Near and Far
Target age: 3-6
Floris Books
Pub Date: April 18, 2023
0.4" H x 11.2" L x 10.0" W
40 pages
hardcover