This was a "read-aloud" for a group of kindergarteners through second graders at a library program on graphic novels, and let me tell you - it's the most engaged I've seen the kids with a book. Any book. They loved interpreting the rebuses that Owly and Wormy use to communicate with the reader, particularly the kids whose reading skills were still emergent. I displayed several Owly picture books at this program and they were all checked out. I really like the regular Owly graphic novels and recommend them to patrons all the time, but was concerned about how the picture book would go over as a read-aloud. I shouldn't have been. Every library and school ought to have Owly picture books, both for kids who are not yet fluent readers and want to work on their literacy, and for fluent readers who need practice with visual literacy (this was me as a child, and I could have benefited greatly from Owly). At Comic Con last year, as I was browsing through the aisles, I came across this adorable owl, Owly. I bought this book as a good-night book for my future children. I was drawn to the starry night artwork and the adventure of Owly and Wormy. I got my copy signed by Andy! I love this book, and I know it is one I will treasure forever. I plan on buying more at this year's Comic Con to add to my collection!
What do You think about Owly & Wormy, Bright Lights And Starry Nights (2012)?
Yuck! Wordless picture book with cartoon illustrations.
—sunder
