The illustrations are lush…with inviting joy, and the subtle shading and gentle linework of the pencil and digital art envelop the scenes with a cozy feel. Charming and comforting.'- Kirkus Reviews Kids will savor adorable details, such as children's artwork on a bedroom wall and winsome animal students lined up for school in a tree. 'This sweet picture book acknowledges the special place each sibling occupies in a family…. 'Through delicately conveyed firelight, deep shadows, and even an imagined tapestry, Denise ( Groundhug Day) provides this cracking tale with illustrations that feel like fully fleshed animated classics as Owl’s actions subvert a traditional conflict story line.'- Publishers WeeklyĪ Bank Street College Best Book of the Year 'Adorably earnest and gallant…. A charming blend of whimsy and medieval heroism highlighting the triumph of brains over brawn.'- Kirkus Reviews 'It’s dangerous to label any picture book a 'contemporary classic,' but Knight Owl tempts you to try. Sweet and epic by turns.'- NPR This will satisfy a wide range of readers, from Dragons Love Tacos fans to wannabe knights.'- Booklist, starred review * 'Denise gives youngsters an old-fashioned story with an amusing twist and a cute-as-a-button protagonist that charms on every level. A Barnes & Noble’s Best Children’s Book of the YearĪn Amazon Best Children’s Book of the YearĪ Washington Post Best Children's Book of the YearĪn Oklahoma Redbud Read-Aloud Award Winner

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