By Gideon Sterer, Ellen Kalish Illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki
Bursting with Christmas magic, discover the heart-warming true story of a little owl who's discovered living in the world's most famous Christmas tree. When Little Owl’s home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she’s not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that is. But when she wakes up, she finds that her tree has been transported to the Big City! Far from home, she's soon to find out the true meaning of Christmas.
Inspired by the real life story of the little owl who found her way to New York in the famous Christmas tree outside the Rockefeller Center and who featured in Marvel's hit series Hawkeye on Disney+. Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl, The Christmas Owl is a charming story of friendship, compassion, and the true meaning of this special time of year..
By Emily
"This is a heartwarming story for very young children. It's a thoughtful and well written book."
By Alice
"This story from a real event is related simply in a delightful way to entertain very young children (3,4) and interest slightly older ones (5,6). Other animals are drawn into the story, and the illustrations are beautiful. I wish we all knew a little owl like the Christmas Owl."
