Little Lost Owl by Chris Haughton-ESSENTIAL

Haughton, Chris Little Owl Lost. Candlewick Press, 2013. Board Book Edition. $7.99. PICTURE BOOK. Content: G. Little Owl has fallen from his nest right onto the ground below- bump…bump…bump.  Afraid and unsure of his next move, he is comforted when a friendly squirrel asks if he is O.K.?  “I’m lost. Where’s my mommy?” Together Squirrel and Little Owl set off to find Owl’s mother.  Little Owl carefully gives one describing characteristic of his mother on each page- “Very Big.  Like THIS!  Pointy Ears.  Like THIS!” Little Owl describes, Squirrel patiently finds a possible mother that matches Little Owl’s description, but it seems that they might never find his mother.  This is a tender story about relationships, friendship, patience and love.  Perfect for a baby gift! Pre-K.  ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: SL.