Bursting with Christmas magic, discover the heart-warming true story of a little owl who's discovered living in the world's most famous Christmas tree. When Little Owl's home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she's not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that is. But when she wakes up, she finds that her tree has been transported to the Big City! Far from home, she's soon to find out the true meaning of Christmas. Inspired by the real life story of the little owl who found her way to New York in the famous Christmas tree outside the Rockefeller Center and who featured in Marvel's hit series Hawkeye on Disney+. Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl, The Christmas Owl is a charming story of friendship, compassion, and the true meaning of this special time of year.

About the Author
Gideon Sterer (Author) Gideon Sterer is an author of children's books, including The Midnight Fair. He grew up in the woods of upstate New York, where his parents owned a little zoo in which he would run around after-hours and let the animals out. He now lives in the Hudson Valley, New York.Ellen Kalish (Author) Ellen Kalish is the executive director of Ravensbeard Wildlife Center, a rehabilitation and educational center that focuses on rescue and release for wild birds. She served on the board for the New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council and is the recipient of the William R. Ginsberg Stewardship Award from the Woodstock Land Conservancy and the Appreciation Award from the Catskill Exotic Bird Club.Ramona Kaulitzki (Illustrator) Ramona Kaulitzki is a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of children's books. She enjoys creating characters and breathing life into them while imagining the worlds in which they live, and her love of animals and nature is a major inspiration for her work. Ramona lives and works in Germany.

Reviews
"Truly heartwarming... this is a charming story of friendship and compassion, which is bursting with Christmas magic. A particularly special bedtime tale" * Independent, Best Christmas Books for Kids 2023 *
"Filled with the spirit of the season" * Books for Keeps, Christmas Gift Guide *
"A heart-warming, feelgood story to bring the spirit of Christmas into every home" * LoveReading4Kids *



Book Information
ISBN 9781839132438
Author Gideon Sterer
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 235g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 215mm * 4mm