When Little Owl Met Little Rabbit

In a magnificent wood, an owl family lives amid the branches of an old oak, while a rabbit family resides among its roots; each has "a small, sleepy baby." The two young creatures know about each other ("You remind me of our neighbor Little Owl when you tilt your head like that," Mother Rabbit says), but due to the animals' opposing waking periods, they've never met. When at last, a full moon rises, they find themselves face-to-face. "Can you teach me to hunt in the dark?" Little Rabbit inquires; "Can you teach me to hop through grass?" Little Owl asks. To keep in touch, they leave daily gifts for each other (a feather, a dirt clod), and make a wish that engenders a mystical connection between them until full-moon nights offer precious playtime. Wechterowicz thoughtfully explores a growing attachment in this quiet logistical fable, while Dziubak creates a lush, intricately developed forest world that plays the sunlight of Little Rabbit's daytime world off the moonlight and warm interior glow of Little Owl's nocturnal life. Ages 3-6. (Apr.)

'Dziubak creates a lush, intricately developed forest world that plays the sunlight of Little Rabbit's daytime world off the moonlight and warm interior glow of Little Owl's nocturnal life.'—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

'This endearing picture book reads aloud beautifully and has broad appeal for children.'—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

'Glowing illustrations with lively natural details and sprays of stars ensure continual engagement in this cozy, dreamy tale.'—Foreword Reviews

'Cute characters, stylised scenery, and sweet details.'
- Armadillo

'True camaraderie beats out even bedtime in this charming friendship tale.'
- Kirkus

'The illustrations are softly magical, especially under moonlight. Little Owl and Little Rabbit are adorably cute as they play in the dreamy nighttime world.'
- Youth Services Book Review

'Such a lovely story and perfect for bedtime. The words seem to come out as a gentle, soothing whisper in the way the story is written. The illustrations are cosy and homely with a bountiful brown and dark green palette with hints of light and glimmers of stars that contrast beautifully.'
- Busy Busy Learning

Praise for Emilia Dziubak:

'Pages boast dark, richly detailed illustrations aglow with deftly conjured light.' - Booklist on The House of Lost and Found

'Widmark's melancholy story about loneliness gains atmosphere and, ultimately, lift from Dziubak's beautiful illustrations, hand-drawn using colored pencils. Children will pore over the details and delight as Niles banishes murky darkness with light.' - Kirkus Reviews on The House of Lost and Found

'Surreal adventures are brought to life in Dziubak's stunning, colored pencil illustrations. With dark backgrounds showcasing bright botanical and floral details, the intriguing scenes have a classically romantic appearance.' - School Library Journal on Little Pearl

'The soft, detailed illustrations feel misty and magical, and the format cleverly resembles a well-worn scrapbook. An enchanting examination of heartbreak, love, and home.' - Booklist on Dreams of Near and Far