Book documentation

Bibliographic Information (APA): Author last name, First initial. (Year published). Title in italics. Illus. Illustrator First Name Last Name. City published, State published: Publisher.

Brief Annotation:
Genre:
Grade Level:
Readers who will like this:
Response/Rating (1-4):
One question you would ask before a read aloud:

Reading Strategies Connection:

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Owl Moon

Bibliographic Information: Yolen, J. (1987). Owl Moon. Illus. John Schoenherr. New York, NY: Philomel Books.

Brief Annotation: A wonderful story about a young girl's first experience night owling with her father.

Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Picturebook

Grade Level: K - 4

Readers who will like this book: Anyone who loves to experience the magnificence and beauty of nature.

Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. The author uses wonderful detail to describe every aspect of the experience. The illustrations are realistic and enchanting.

One question I would ask before a read aloud: What time of day would you expect to see an owl? Can you make a lot of noise if you want to spot wild animals?

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