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Hoot the owl is very excited for his little sister, Peep, to join him on the cathedral rooftops. She's finally old enough to learn all his big brother owly wisdom: First, owls say hooo. Second, they always say hooo. Lastly, they ONLY say hooo! But why would Peep say hooo when she could say schweeepty peep or dingity dong? Why would she speak when she could sing? As she explores the breathtaking Parisian cityscape, Peep discovers so many inspiring sights and sounds—the ring of cathedral bells, the slap of waves on stone—that she can’t help but be swept up in the magic of it all. Hoot doesn’t understand Peep’s awe, until he takes a pause to listen . . . and realizes that you're never too old to learn a little something new.
From the beloved author/illustrator of the classic picture book Red Sled, this gorgeous read aloud celebrates the wonder found in little things—and in the hearts of dreamers, young and old.
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Kindle Book
- ISBN: 9780399186929
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- ISBN: 9780399186929
- File size: 6 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 2.1
- Lexile® Measure: 490
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 0-2
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Reviews
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Publisher's Weekly
December 14, 2015
Hoot the owl is ready to share his “owly wisdom” with his younger sister, Peep, and introduce her to nocturnal life in the city (which looks to be a cross between the historic sections of London and Paris). But Peep, deeply moved by the sounds and sights of the night—“the magic of the moonbeams,” the “slip-slap of waves against stone”—insists on singing a very un-owlike song: “Schweeep dingity dong, schweeep dingity dong!” Frustrated by his sister’s expressions of autonomy, Hoot loses his temper in a classic older sibling way: “Hooo is the only way to say everything!” Peep flies away, forcing Hoot to make amends and acknowledge that “Little sisters have their own owly wisdom.” Judge’s (Good Morning to Me!) watercolors don’t always have a clear focus, and the story can be difficult to track. But attentive reading pays off: it’s a lovely nighttime fantasy whose starry, blue-tinged scenes among tiled rooftops, chimney pipes, and gothic spires bring to mind Peter Pan and Mary Poppins. Ages 3–5. Agent: Linda Pratt, Wernick & Pratt Agency. -
Kirkus
December 15, 2015
An older brother learns a lesson about creativity and communication from his younger sister in this picture book set around Notre Dame de Paris. Hoot, an owl, looks forward to spending time with his sister, Peep. Puffed up with a sense of his own importance, Hoot can't wait to pass along his "owly wisdom." Peep, on the other hand, is fascinated and inspired by her surroundings and expresses herself in a variety of un-owly ways that reflect the sounds around her--bongs, coos, whistles, and lapping water. Frustrated, Hoot rejects Peep's creative, vaguely bebop vocalizations, prompting Peep to fly off alone. A somewhat facile change of heart brings the siblings together again to swoop and sing through the starlit night. The cartoony style of the characters, shown with big round eyes and sweet smiles, seems somewhat at odds with the dreamy, romanticized City of Light setting, but it fits well with the jaunty dialogue and cheerful message. The background is particularly lovely, painted in watercolor with some digital enhancements. Shades of blue dominate, providing an attractive counterpoint to the dusky browns and grays of buildings, streets, and gargoyles as well as to the brighter yellow, russet, and gold of the owls. Not all readers will be convinced by the two birds' swift rapprochement, but little sisters everywhere will be pleased by Hoot's about-face, as will iconoclasts of all stripes (or feathers). (Picture book. 3-6)COPYRIGHT(2015) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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School Library Journal
Starred review from March 1, 2016
PreS-Gr 2-Hoot knows all about the owl life. And he can't wait to share all of his knowledge with his little sister Peep. Now that she is old enough to be out on the rooftops, they will be together all night long. But when Peep arrives, she doesn't want to hear Hoot's guidance. She wants to sing in her own style, not say "Hooooo" like Hoot thinks she should. Since they can't agree on a right way, the owlets separately sing their songs. Eventually they both realize that something is missing in their glorious night-their siblings. The story is gentle and sweet and celebrates being siblings and individuals. Judge's text is poetic and has a little fun to it, too. Peep's way of singing toward the night includes several amusing-to-make sounds. And the illustrations are glorious. Created in a palette of blues, the panels are moody and atmospheric. Rooftops shine in the glowing moonlight, and Hoot and Peep stand out in golds and browns. Their personalities are perfectly depicted here. VERDICT A wise and wonderful choice to share one-on-one and as a family read-aloud.-Susan E. Murray, formerly at Glendale Public Library, AZ
Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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The Horn Book
July 1, 2016
Owl Hoot tells his little sister, Peep, the rules: "We ALWAYS say Hooo. / ...we ONLY say Hooo." Her response: "Schweeepty peep!" Set against the tranquil nighttime blues of (per the book's jacket) Paris, this lighthearted tussle between a tradition follower and a free spirit resolves with a solid message for all species: "Little sisters have their own owly wisdom."(Copyright 2016 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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Languages
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Levels
- ATOS Level:2.1
- Lexile® Measure:490
- Interest Level:K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty:0-2
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