![]() But using his intelligence, he outwitted a dragon-with pizza!-and soon became friends with him. This smart little owl found himself in imminent danger when a dragon descended on his tower. But being brave, the owl not only gets into Knight School, but he passes and is assigned to the Knight Night Watch. An owl living in Medieval society desperately wants to be a knight, even though knights are disappearing into thin air. But to be honest, I firmly believe that this book should have been the winner, hands down. But I have never read a more beautiful PB than “Knight Owl” by Christopher Denise.ĭenise won a Caldecott Honor for 2022. I have read more picture books than I can possibly count. It’s just too adorable to let go! I love every whooo, whoosh, and feather. I’ve read this optimistic gem over and over again. But you know what? Heroes and dreams come in all shapes and sizes. He’s just so sweet! And small! The imposing size of Owl’s sword, shield, and fellow knights all emphasize that point. The blue, starry night pages are all aglow with fire light and surprises! The wide-eyed wonder and cuteness of our little, armor-clad hero will make you “aww” for sure. So he puffs out his feathers and calls out, “Whoooo”. Owl is scared, but knows he has to be brave. Then one night, while on Knight night watch, he hears a “whoosh”. ![]() But Owl is determined and applies to Knight School, where he works hard and makes his dream come true. Once upon time there was a little Owl who dreamed of becoming a knight.
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