Title of Book: The Owl Who Couldn’t WHOO
Author: LeeAnna Kail
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Twitter: @LA_Kail
Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.
ISBN Number(s): 978-1-61244-129-0
Genre of Book: Children’s picture book
Publication Date: Feb. 2013
Synopsis provided by World of Ink Network
“Join Ollie on his adventure in searching for his sister and learning the significance of being different.”
About the Book:
Ollie is known for one thing in his village: he is the only owl who cannot “WHOO.” The other owls tease him for saying “WHEERE!” or “WHEEN!” or “WHYY!” and sometimes “WHAAT!” All Ollie wants is to fit in, but when his little sister gets lost in the woods, Ollie discovers he can help.
While providing insightful perspectives on diversity, The OWL Who Couldn’t WHOO offers educators, libraries, parents and young readers a fresh new look on anti-bullying and self-confidence.
Overall Thoughts:
This cute picture book will help children
struggling with speech and self-esteem. There is also the underlying theme about
not being a bullying and getting along with those different from you.
EXCERPT:
Ollie lived in a
parliament of Spotted Owls deep in the forest. He was the only owl that did not,
“WHOO!” Instead, Ollie said, “WHEERE!” or “WHEEN!” or “WHYY!” and
sometimes “WHAAT!” The other owls teased him.
“WHOO is the only owl
in the village that cannot WHOO! Ollie, Ollie, Ollie that is WHOO!”
they chanted together.
“You say funny words,”
Hooty shouted. “You sound silly!” Spotty made fun of Ollie. “Are you even a real
owl?” Percy teased.
Poor Ollie felt sad. He
couldn’t help screeching, “WHEERE!” or “WHEEN!” or “WHYY!” and sometimes
“WHAAT!”
About the
Author:
Ever since LeeAnna Kail was little, she had an interest in writing. In fact,
when she was in the fourth grade, she completed a career project and dressed as
an author with dreams of writing her own book one day.LeeAnna attended Duquesne University with a double major in political science and English with intentions of attending law school after graduation. While studying abroad in Rome, Italy, LeeAnna had a change of heart and decided to continue her education at Duquesne studying elementary education instead. She knew she found her niche the first day of class. Inspired by an assignment from a children’s literature course, LeeAnna's dream of writing a book has come true.
LeeAnna currently teaches in Pittsburgh and hopes to be an inspiration to her students to follow their dreams.
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