Owl Moon
Author: Jane Yolen
Illustrator: John Schoenherr
Realistic Fiction/Poetry
Owl Moon is a gentle poetic story that depicts a special relationship between a young girl and her father. Late one winter evening the pair go out into the forest to go "owling", a family tradition. They wait for the moon to rise, and embark into the dark quiet forest. The girl takes note of the sounds and sights as they quietly trudge along. The girl learns to be quiet and still while her father makes the owl call. The night is cold, and there is no sign of an owl. But just as the pair gives up to go home, the owl call is returned and the giant bird lands on a nearby branch. The little girl gazes at the bird for what seems like forever, when finally it lifted off the branch "like a shadow". Although excited, the young girl walks quietly back home with her father, hopeful.
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