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Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor (2015, Picture Book)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCandlewick Press
ISBN-100763675784
ISBN-139780763675783
eBay Product ID (ePID)201519751
Product Key Features
Book TitleHoot Owl, Master of Disguise
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicHumorous Stories, General, Thrillers & Suspense, Animals / Birds
IllustratorYes, Jullien, Jean
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorSean Taylor
FormatPicture Book
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight19 Oz
Item Length10.1 in
Item Width10.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2013-957281
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsJullien's bold, black outlines, expressive animal eyes and positioning (Hoot Owl is frequently sideways) hilariously complement Taylor's text, which reveals the predator as both melodramatic ("The shadowy night stretches away forever, as black as burnt toast") and unflustered. Rich, matte colors and a flattish, zoomed-in perspective of the nighttime scenes keep the vibe immediate and nonthreatening. Never fear: Hoot Owl's "deadly-dangerous beak" eventually chomps on something that even squeamish readers will approve of. A rib-tickling pleaser. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review), Smart pacing, easy-to-read spreads, and complete confidence that no animals will be hurt in the reading of this book make it a winner. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) Jullien's bold, black outlines, expressive animal eyes and positioning (Hoot Owl is frequently sideways) hilariously complement Taylor's text, which reveals the predator as both melodramatic ("The shadowy night stretches away forever, as black as burnt toast") and unflustered. Rich, matte colors and a flattish, zoomed-in perspective of the nighttime scenes keep the vibe immediate and nonthreatening. Never fear: Hoot Owl's "deadly-dangerous beak" eventually chomps on something that even squeamish readers will approve of. A rib-tickling pleaser. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The owl's braggadocio and camouflage amuse throughout. Jullien's spreads feature primary colors and mostly black backgrounds that feature playfully rounded cartoon characters. -School Library Journal The colors are bold; the shapes are simp≤ and outlines are thick.... This one's a winner, the humor dry and perfectly understated and Hoot Owl, a very funny character I hope we readers see again. It's, quite simply, a hoot. -Kirkus Reviews This simple story packs plenty of punch. Hoot Owl is a comic, suspenseful tale that will no doubt be a hit night after night. -BookPage An airborne predator of dubious cleverness swoops through the inky pages of "Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise," a hilarious picture book for 3- to 8-year-olds written by Sean Taylor. This bedtime read is an object lesson in charming contrasts. -The Wall Street Journal Jullien's thick black outlines and saturated colors make the night come alive, and Taylor's wordplay is as satisfying as a pepperoni pizza. The finale opens the door for a sequel... please. -Shelf Awareness, Smart pacing, easy-to-read spreads, and complete confidence that no animals will be hurt in the reading of this book make it a winner. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Jullien's bold, black outlines, expressive animal eyes and positioning (Hoot Owl is frequently sideways) hilariously complement Taylor's text, which reveals the predator as both melodramatic ("The shadowy night stretches away forever, as black as burnt toast") and unflustered. Rich, matte colors and a flattish, zoomed-in perspective of the nighttime scenes keep the vibe immediate and nonthreatening. Never fear: Hoot Owl's "deadly-dangerous beak" eventually chomps on something that even squeamish readers will approve of. A rib-tickling pleaser. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The owl's braggadocio and camouflage amuse throughout. Jullien's spreads feature primary colors and mostly black backgrounds that feature playfully rounded cartoon characters. --School Library Journal The colors are bold; the shapes are simple; and outlines are thick.... This one's a winner, the humor dry and perfectly understated and Hoot Owl, a very funny character I hope we readers see again. It's, quite simply, a hoot. --Kirkus Reviews Children's Book blog This simple story packs plenty of punch. Hoot Owl is a comic, suspenseful tale that will no doubt be a hit night after night. --BookPage An airborne predator of dubious cleverness swoops through the inky pages of "Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise," a hilarious picture book for 3- to 8-year-olds written by Sean Taylor. This bedtime read is an object lesson in charming contrasts. --The Wall Street Journal Jullien's thick black outlines and saturated colors make the night come alive, and Taylor's wordplay is as satisfying as a pepperoni pizza. The finale opens the door for a sequel... please. --Shelf Awareness Hoot Owl's grandiloquent narration ("I swoop through the bleak blackness like a wolf in the air") will make for comic reading aloud ... Fans of DaCosta's Nighttime Ninja will appreciate Hoot Owl's melodramatic pursuit, and they may be inspired to emulate his hunt of a helpless pizza. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Featured/recommended --Midwest Book Review
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal[E]
Grade ToSecond Grade
SynopsisWatch out Hoot Owl is hungry in an offbeat story with deadpan humor and bold, striking illustrations. Hoot Owl is no ordinary owl. He is a master of disguise In the blackness of night, he's preparing to swoop on his prey before it can realize his dastardly tricks. Look there--a tasty rabbit for him to eat Hoot Owl readies his costume, disguising himself as . . . a carrot Then he waits. The rabbit runs off. Never mind Surely his next juicy target will cower against such a clever and dangerous creature as he Kids will hoot at Sean Taylor's deliciously tongue-in-beak narration, belied by the brilliantly comical illustrations of Jean Jullien., Watch out! Hoot Owl is hungry in an offbeat story with deadpan humor and bold, striking illustrations. Hoot Owl is no ordinary owl. He is a master of disguise! In the blackness of night, he's preparing to swoop on his prey before it can realize his dastardly tricks. Look there--a tasty rabbit for him to eat! Hoot Owl readies his costume, disguising himself as . . . a carrot! Then he waits. The rabbit runs off. Never mind! Surely his next juicy target will cower against such a clever and dangerous creature as he! Kids will hoot at Sean Taylor's deliciously tongue-in-beak narration, belied by the brilliantly comical illustrations of Jean Jullien.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.T21783Ho 2015
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- 25 Apr, 2024
Very happy with the condition. Removed library cover, and it looked acceptable as a used gift 😄 Happy!
Very happy with the condition. Removed library cover, and it looked acceptable as a used gift 😄 Happy!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Mar, 2020
Book as described
My son loves the bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
