The affable Owly can hardly stand the thought of being a creature feared by anything and spends the rest of the book endeavoring to gain favor with the prospective new pal. The book builds some tension as Owly frantically searches for the true identity of this shadowy flier, only to discover that it has one natural enemy - the owl. This time around, the rotund brown owl spies a mysterious creature zipping from tree to tree.
Visit him online at with the previous books, Owly once against is on the hunt for new friends. Period." Andy lives in the greater Atlanta area where he works full-time as a writer and illustrator. The Owly books have been praised for their "charm, wisdom, and warmth" by Booklist, and said they are "one of the best comics for kids around. Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book's simple charm, wisdom, and warmth." - BooklistĪndy Runton is the award-winning creator of Owly, which has earned him multiple awards, including the Eisner Award for Best Publication for a Younger Audience. Equally noteworthy are the expressive drawings and universal lessons of persistence, kindness, and loyalty." - People "A cute little tale." - School Library Connection "Runton's illustrations glow with vivid and lustrous color, the characters all delightfully expressive." - Publishers Weekly "As always, Owly is a steadfast and indispensable friend to everyone he meets, including young readers in search of warmhearted adventure." - School Library Journal A simple but by no means simplistic tale emphasizing the universality of kindness." - Kirkus Reviews "Runton's evocative characters are nothing short of huggably adorable and affirm the importance of compassion and empathy against perceived stereotypes. Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels! Can Owly overcome his fears? And will Shadow be able to do the same? When Wormy gets stuck high up in a tree, Owly's own fear of flying keeps him grounded. Wormy tries to convince Shadow that she can trust Owly, but she's still scared. Owly and Wormy love making new friends, and when they spot an unfamiliar animal flying through the trees, they can't wait to meet her! Unfortunately, Shadow the flying squirrel doesn't want to be friends with Owly because she's afraid of him. Can Owly overcome his fears? And will Shadow be able to do the same?"-Provided by publisher.īook Synopsis Facing fears can be scary. Wormy tries to convice Shadow that she can trust Owly, but she's still scared.When Wormy gets stuck high up in a tree, Owly's own fear of flying keeps him grounded. About the Book "Owly and Wormy love making new friends, and when they spot an unfamiliar animal flying through the trees, they can't wait to meet her! Unfortunately, Shadow the flying squirrel doesn't want to be friends with Owly because she's afraid of him.
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