Author Events
Feb 7, World Read Aloud Day at schools across the country.
Fri Feb 23, 3:30pm: Author storytime at Dedham Public Library, Dedham, MA
Tues Feb 27, 10:30am: Author storytime at La Crescent Public Library, La Crescent, MN
Sat March 2, 11 am: Author presentation at International Festival of Owls, Houston, MN
Synopsis
LATE AT NIGHT, Sova’s mom studies owls. When Sova is finally old enough, she gets to join her mother at work! Together they fly off into the evening, hoping to see migrating saw-whet owls. But Sova is not sure an owl will come. She wonders whether the birds know that she’s not a night owl after all. Together, in the dark of the night, Sova and her mother stay wide awake-and try hard to be patient.
Praise
Child-friendly, gently informative, and wonder-full. —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
There’s a perfect balance of storytelling, information, and suspense in this lengthy picture book narrative. —CCBC Book of the Week
An exciting, documentary-style account that portrays a researcher as both parent and professional, this is a fine experiential telling. —Publisher’s Weekly
“Sova’s owl migration adventure is wonder-filled and captivating from page one. The balance of the story, science, and imagery will ensure readers return to this moonlit night again and again.” - Heidi E. Y. Stemple