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Night Owl Night - by Susan Edwards Richmond (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • An inspiring introduction to capture-and-release research, this mother-daughter story about owl conservation will spark curiosity in young nature, bird, and science lovers.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 8.7" x 11.3" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Animals

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About the Book



"Sova's mother studies owls and their migration patterns, and one night, when Sova is old enough, she accompanies her mother to observe and tag saw-whet owls in the woods"--



Book Synopsis



An inspiring introduction to capture-and-release research, this mother-daughter story about owl conservation will spark curiosity in young nature, bird, and science lovers.

Sova's mother is a scientist who studies birds and their migratory patterns. Each night she goes into the woods to conduct research, and finally Sova is old enough to join her. Securing headlamps, Sova and her mother head into the woods to capture, measure, and release saw-whet owls. Through the quiet night, Sova learns about the patience, persistence, and excitement that comes with conservation efforts and scientific research.

This heartwarming mother-daughter story is the perfect primer to conservation, science, and amazing owls!



Review Quotes




Come along on this 21st-century version of Jane Yolen and John Schoenherr's Owl Moon (1987).

Every October, Mama, an ornithologist, ventures out at night to band migrating saw-whet owls captured in mist nets. Each October, young Sova asks to accompany Mama, wailing, pleading, and hooting like an owl. Every time, Mama uses the name of an owl species as an endearment: "Not yet, Sova, my little screech owl." Mama is consistently patient, reminding her, and readers, "Sometimes a scientist must wait." Finally, Mama allows Sova to come along. This charming introduction to a scientist's work is child-centered, focused on Sova's eager anticipation, difficulty staying awake on the long-awaited night, and engagement with the owls' world. In Lechuga's textured illustrations, the light from the pairs' headlamps pops beautifully against the darkness of the night. The youngster's fascination with owls is demonstrated early through an owl drawing, a stuffed owl toy, and an owl costume. All the tools and equipment used in the capture and banding are shown in the artwork and explained in the text. The final spread, as Sova gradually follows and imagines becoming an owl, is particularly effective. The narrative concludes with short descriptions of the owls mentioned, including QR codes to listen to their calls as well as an author's note about data collection. Mama and Sova are brown-skinned.

Child-friendly, gently informative, and wonder-full. (further reading, websites)

--Kirkus Reviews, starred review


Sova's Mama, a bird scientist, studies migrating saw-whet owls, and Sova pleads to accompany her on October nights. "Soon, my great horned owl. Soon," Mama promises. Digital art by Lechuga makes Sova's enthusiasm clear; the narrating child is dressed in an owl costume. At last, Mama says yes. Equipped with headlamps, they check a mist net for owls, but see none. "To be a scientist, you must learn to wait," Mama repeats, setting Sova--and readers--up for a slow reward. The two, both portrayed with brown skin, check again and again, at last spotting an owl, and Edwards Richmond describes them examining the small creature, detailing its height and weight, and establishing its age before they band it and send it on its way. An exciting, documentary-style account that portrays a researcher as both parent and professional, this is a fine experiential telling. Back matter concludes. Ages 4-8.

--Publishers Weekly



About the Author



Susan Edwards Richmond is the author of a Parents' Choice Silver Award-winning and ALA Notable Book-nominated children's picture book Bird Count. A passionate birder and naturalist, Susan teaches preschool on a farm and wildlife sanctuary in eastern Massachusetts. She earned her MA in Creative Writing from the University of California, Davis, and is an award-winning poet with five collections of nature-based poetry for adults. Night Owl Night is her second picture book.

As a child, Maribel Lechuga spent every quiet hour of the day drawing. She studied illustration in art school in Madrid and is now the illustrator of many children's books, including Ten Beautiful Things and Seaside Stroll. Maribel loves the environment and animals and recharges her batteries by hiking through the Spanish hills. www.maribellechuga.com

Dimensions (Overall): 8.7 Inches (H) x 11.3 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Theme: Nocturnal
Format: Hardcover
Author: Susan Edwards Richmond
Language: English
Street Date: August 8, 2023
TCIN: 89150784
UPC: 9781623542511
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-9012
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 11.3 inches width x 8.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.05 pounds
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