(4) K-3 Translated by Erica Stenfait. Illustrated by Philippe Goossens. Little Owl hoots loudly for the "BLU-BLU" (a red balloon), garnering attention from concerned and baffled forest animals: "HOO-HOO-HOOO!!!" But when Little Owl eventually finds the missing balloon, she proceeds to pop it into tiny pieces. First published in Switzerland, this third Owl Howl story is rather tame; soft, earthy forest colors convey a common woodland scene.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Philippe Goossens. Mommy Owl goes out to buy Little Owl's favorite food, giving strict instructions not to let anyone in while she's gone. When Mommy Owl returns home, Little Owl takes the rule to heart and is too afraid to let her in ("Maybe you're the big bad wolf"). This follow-up to Owl Howl is rather didactic, but the bulbous-eyed owlet is a sympathetic character.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Philippe Goossens. In response to a little owl's howling, various forest animals take turns trying to determine the problem and stop her tears. The bulbous-eyed owl is uncommonly sympathetic thanks to Goossens's illustrations. When the owl is back under her mom's wings, readers will exhale with relief--before they grin at the punch line. Previously published in a smaller "tuff book" edition.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Philippe Goossens. In response to a little owl's howling, various forest animals take turns trying to determine the problem and stop her tears. The bulbous-eyed owl is uncommonly sympathetic thanks to Goossens's illustrations on sturdy, glossy pages. When the owl is back under her mom's wings, readers will exhale with relief--before they grin at the punch line.

Reviewer: Nell Beram