The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story

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The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story

Author(s)

Jonah Winter

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Jeanette Winter

Publisher

Beach lane Books

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Release Date

October 19, 2021

ISBN

978-1665902137

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One Christmas, a tiny owl stuck in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stole the hearts of the nation. Discover the true story in this heartwarming picture book from celebrated mother-son team Jonah and Jeanette Winter.

There once was an owl who lived in a tree. Until one day her home was uprooted and she was taken far away from what she knew. Follow Rockefeller (“Rocky”) the owl as she journeys to the bustling center of New York City and she’s discovered among the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. With human kindness and a dash of holiday spirit, can this brave little owl find a new home?

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Awareness During the Holiday Season

February 13, 2022

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When a little owl's tree gets chopped down, he gets trapped in it and is taken on a ride to the big city. Soon, he finds himself face-to-face with humans for the first time and they help return her to where she belongs. The owl earns the name Rocky since the tree is meant to become the next Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

THE LITTLE OWL & THE BIG TREE teaches children about what to do if ever in a situation where a wildlife creature need help. When the little owl is uprooted and brought to the city, the people who find him call wildlife rescuers who make sure the owl is fed and healthy before releasing him back into the wild. I think this is an important message for children who want to keep every animal they find as a pet because typically it doesn't end well if they do.

Final Verdict: This is a cute Christmas story with a focus of animal rescue while bringing awareness to what can happen while cutting down a Christmas tree. The illustrations are soft which fit the holiday/caring vibe the story carries. I would recommend this as a Christmas story for children who love animals, especially owls.