I'm Not Cute! (Baby Owl) - Hardcover

Allen, Jonathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1907967974 ISBN 13: 9781907967979

Publisher: Boxer Books, 2014

Synopsis

Welcome back, Baby Owl! With visions of himself as a “huge, scary, sleek, sharp-eyed hunting machine,” the adorable little creature goes out for a walk in the woods. But every animal he meets thinks he's so cute, fluffy, and huggable! Poor Baby Owl. "I'm not cute!' he shouts. Then Mom comes along—and she agrees, before coming up with the perfect solution. It's a real hoot that every kid will relate to.

About this title

About the Author:

Jonathan Allen has created many fabulous picture books for children. His observant and subtle wit appeals to children and adults alike. His Baby Owl series has brought Jonathan international success.

From Booklist:

PreS-K.Although more cartoonish than Eric Carle's Grouchy Ladybug (1977), this tale of a cranky owlet will have a similarly calming influence on nestlings of the human sort. In a brief text paired with big, very simple cartoons, a scowling, downy orange chick goes for a walk in the woods, and responds huffily to the cooing affection of passing animals; neither "cute" nor "small," it declares, "I am a huge and scary hunting machine with great big soft and silent wings." When Mama Owl enters at last, agreeing with this assessment, a tantrum ensues: "But I am cute! I am! I AM!" "You're tired," says Mama. "It's bedtime for you." Right on. Amused parents and children alike will readily acknowledge the authenticity of Baby Owl's behavior. John Peters
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About this edition

• Publisher: Boxer Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1907967974
• ISBN 13: 9781907967979
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32