Owlets and Tarts - (Mouse and Spoon) by Cynthia Rylant

Book Synopsis

The baker mice soothe owlets to sleep in the second book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant!

Mom and Dad Owl are exhausted--their three little owlets refuse to go to sleep. They need pillow tarts for their babies, and quickly! Will Ginger, Tom, and Piper at the Mouse and Spoon Bakery be able to help?

About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Janna Mattia is an illustrator from California who loves the natural world. With a touch of nostalgia for the old classics and a spark of newness, Janna is devoted to creating memorable stories through high quality art. Some of her favorite collaborations include those with Natalie Portman, Smokey Bear, and Netflix, many of which had to do with whimsical animals. Her favorite mediums are watercolor and pencil. When not at the drawing table, Janna can be found practicing guitar, hanging out with Mozart (a dog), or learning chess.