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There's an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George

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There's an Owl in the Shower

Jean Craighead George

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 2, 2019

Reading lane: Bird Stories

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Owls, Homes, and Change

A lively family story finds humor and heart where owl conservation meets a logger’s household.

Come here for

  • An endangered-owl question with family stakes
  • Comic chaos around one small owl and a wary household

Expect

  • A warm story about conservation and competing needs
  • A young reader’s path into environmental questions

Book Details

Authors
Jean Craighead George
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
July 2, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Bird Stories · Environment & Conservation
Reading lane
Bird Stories

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  • Bird Stories

  • Pet Stories

  • Parent-Child Stories

  • Funny Stories

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  • Environment & Conservation

  • Big Feelings

  • New Experiences

  • Values & Virtues

About This Book

It’s people versus owls in this laugh-out-loud story about one family’s love for a special little owl, from bestselling nature writer and Newbery Medal winner Jean Craighead George! Borden Watson’s father is out of job, and it’s all the spotted owls’ fault. The birds are endangered, which means loggers, like Mr. Watson, are no longer allowed to cut down trees. It doesn’t make sense to Borden. Why are owls being put first over the citizens? But when Borden finds an owlet in t...

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It’s people versus owls in this laugh-out-loud story about one family’s love for a special little owl, from bestselling nature writer and Newbery Medal winner Jean Craighead George! Borden Watson’s father is out of job, and it’s all the spotted owls’ fault. The birds are endangered, which means loggers, like Mr. Watson, are no longer allowed to cut down trees. It doesn’t make sense to Borden. Why are owls being put first over the citizens? But when Borden finds an owlet in the forest who needs his care, he brings it back home—much to Mr. Watson’s displeasure. Hilarious chaos soon ensues, as the tiny owl makes big changes in this logging family’s home, and makes his way into their hearts. This heartwarming story is a great way for young readers to learn about important topics, like endangered species, conservation, and environmentalism.

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