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Night Owl Night
by Susan Edwards Richmond
Maribel Lechuga, illus.
(Charlesbridge)

Author Events

Sun November 15, 11-3pm: Newton Children’s Book Festival 2026, American Legion Nonantum Post 440, Newton, MA

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

Come along on this 21st-century version of Jane Yolen and John Schoenherr’s Owl Moon (1987) . . . Child-friendly, gently informative, and wonder-full. -Kirkus Reviws, 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, Wren’s Nest

Awards

Bank Street College of Education: Best Children’s Book of the Year

Bookstagang Best Illustrations

Mass Book Award Honor Title

Interview

Moon Book Parade: An Interview with Susan Edwards Richmond