FICTION

Night Owl and Early Bird

by Lauren Fornoles (text) & illus. by Xiao
Little Leaflet Pr. May 2025. 52p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9798991289702. .
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Gr 1-3–Night Owl and Early Bird are friends of a different feather. Early Bird’s day is Owl’s night, and night is Owl’s day. But that does not stop the two from being best friends and sharing their lives with each other. When it is almost Early Bird’s bedtime, they both share tea and toast for Early Bird’s bedtime snack and Night Owl’s breakfast. They watch the sun rise and set together, support each other through a scary movie, go to the beach, and even take a night hike together. Throughout their adventures, the two birds show each other kindness, support, and love. Xiao’s sweet watercolor illustrations serve to enhance this gentle read featuring two very different birds sharing and enriching their life journey together.
VERDICT A sweet story about embracing one another’s differences and compromising; highly recommended for all libraries serving emergent readers.
Reviewed by Jessica Marie , Apr 04, 2025

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