Night Owl and Early Bird

Written by Lauren Fornoles
Illustrated by Xiao

Price: $17.99
Ages 4-7, Grades K-2

“Highly recommended for all libraries serving emergent readers.”
—School Library Journal

“Fornoles demonstrates with a light, sure touch that treasured friendships—built on listening, trust, and care—are worth some extra effort.”
—Publishers Weekly

  • Meet Night Owl and Early Bird: Two unlikely friends who are as different as night and day!

    Follow along on their adventures to the beach, on a night hike, and making pillow forts inside their own treehouse as they discover the joy of sharing all times of day together.

    A friendship story in the vein of classic duos like Frog and Toad, Henry and Mudge, and the more recent Cornbread and Poppy, this delightful tale will encourage early readers to be open to different perspectives.

    • Written by a certified literacy specialist and classroom teacher

    • Builds reading confidence through short chapters and high frequency words

    • Beautiful hand-painted watercolor illustrations

    • Calm and imaginative tone makes it the perfect bedtime read-aloud

    • Ages 4-7, Grades K-2

    Perfect For:

    • Early readers discovering chapter books

    • Independent reading, storytime, and classroom read-alouds

    • Parents and educators looking for high-quality, age-appropriate reading material

  • Published by Little Leaflet Press
    ISBN: 979-8991289702
    Pages: 52
    Format: hardcover
    Size: 6.25" x 9.25"

  • Night Owl and Early Bird - Reading Guide

    Night Owl and Early Bird - Author Read-Aloud

    Night Owl and Early Bird - Coloring Page (Tea and Toast)

    Night Owl and Early Bird - Coloring Page (Night Owl)

    Night Owl and Early Bird - Coloring Page (Early Bird)

    Storied Forest Tips - What Makes a Good Early Reader

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