Little Owl Lost is about a baby owl that falls out of his nest one day, upon landing he meets a kind Squirrel that asks “Are you OK?” Squirrel immediately offers to help find Little Owl’s mommy, so Little Owl describes Mommy Owl’s features from her size, to her pointy ears, to her big eyes. Unfortunately, Squirrel keeps finding other forest animals that match Little Owl’s descriptions but not Little Owl’s mommy. This is a sweet and cute story, illustrated in vibrant saturated hues, with adorable, earnest forest creatures. Little ones will find it amusing when you ask them “Is that Little Owl’s mommy?” and they repeatedly respond “No!” with enthusiasm. It will warm almost anyone’s heart and the ending will make little one’s giggle. ‘Little Owl Lost’ by Chris Haughton is a must-read for all young children. If the gorgeous illustrations aren't enough to draw you in, this sweet story about a little owl who falls from his perch will certainly make you smile. When the little owl falls from his nest, he realizes he has lost his mummy. With the earnest assistance of his new friend Squirrel, he sets off in search of her, meeting lots of other animals along the way. Yet, while one might have his mummy’s bit eyes, and another her pointy ears, they are simply not her. Will little owl ever find his mummy? With a warm and delightful ending, this gorgeous book finds its strength in a simple but timeless concept.
