Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird.But there is no answer.Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling you don't need words. You don't need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn't an owl, but sometimes there is.Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind's close relationship to the natural world. Wonderfully complemented by award-winning John Schoenherr's soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading aloud and sharing at bedtime.
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John Schoenherr è stato un illustratore americano celebrato per i suoi contributi alla fantascienza e all'arte naturalistica. Sviluppò una maestria unica nella tecnica del graffito su tavoletta, distinguendolo come artista commerciale specializzato. La sua profonda conoscenza della zoologia ha informato le sue vivide rappresentazioni di creature aliene, aggiungendo un livello di autenticità ai suoi mondi fantastici. Il lavoro acclamato di Schoenherr, riconosciuto con una Caldecott Medal, ha adornato numerosi libri e riviste.
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