Don’t all of us have at least one heartfelt wish? So does a little owl.
Set in medieval times, a young owl’s fondest dream is to become a knight. To his family’s great surprise, he is accepted to Knight School. (A number of knights had been disappearing lately.)
He was smart and dedicated – he just had a little trouble with wielding a sword, or using even the smallest shield available. He also did have some trouble staying awake during the day
After two weeks, they all graduate with honors. The illustration of his graduating class is hilarious. Owl only comes up to the knee of the huge knight standing behind him.
He was assigned the perfect job – Knight Night Watch. It was not a problem for him to stay awake all night. All was well until one night when he heard a strange sound. It turned out to be a dragon who thought the owl looked tasty. He was scared, but knights are brave and clever. He was sure he could find a way out of this predicament.
An entertaining look at someone realizing their dream, facing a challenge, and hoping to succeed. Humorous, with wonderful illustrations, this is a delightful picture book for reading aloud.
Denise, Christopher. Knight Owl. Christy Ottaviano Books, 2022.
