Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Caldecott Medal Winner. Some books don’t just tell a story — they hold one. This is that kind of book.

Late one winter night, a little girl and her father venture out into the hushed, snow-covered world to go owling. The trees stand still as statues. The air is cold and full of quiet. Whoo-whoo-whoo, Pa calls into the dark — and they wait, and they hope, and they listen.

It’s a simple journey. And yet, it’s everything.

With lyrical, breathtaking storytelling and soft watercolor illustrations that seem to glow from within, this is the kind of picture book that parents find themselves reading slowly — savoring each page right alongside their little ones. The kind you remember long after the last page is turned.

The Caldecott Medal — awarded for distinguished illustration in American children’s literature — says it all. This is a book that has earned its place on shelves and in hearts for generations.

Now available as a sturdy board book, those small, curious hands you love can hold it, carry it, and return to it again and again. It’s built to last — just like the memory of a first owl sighting on a cold winter night.

• Caldecott Medal Winner
• Board book edition — perfect for little hands
• A timeless story of nature, wonder, and the quiet magic between a parent and child
• A treasured gift for new families and longtime fans alike

A verbal and visual treasure. The kind we love keeping on our shelves here at the Cove — and the kind we love sending home with you.

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