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Heule Eule by Paul Friester

bkmuse7's review against another edition

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4.0

Little Owl spies a red balloon (Blu-Blu) one day and asks for it repeatedly (as toddlers do) -- but can't make herself understood -- so she howls. The other animals try to help, but no one understands what she wants. Until crow at the end does . . . and she promptly (and surprisingly -- happily) POPs it!

Definitely potential to be a storytime crowd-pleaser (kids will know what Little Owl wants, and can identify with her frustration at making herself understood). The brightly colored illustrations and Little Owl with her HUGE eyes also add to the appeal.

Author Paul Friester was born in Kapfenberg Austria & lives in Vienna.
Illustrator Philippe Goossens was born & lives in in Brussels.

First published in Switzerland; English translation copyright NorthSouth Books, by Erica Stenfalt.

bookerbride's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

henryreadsbooks's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

aramsamsam's review

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4.0

Ein bekannteres Bilderbuch ist dieses, in dem eine kleine weinende Eule im Wald für Aufruhr sorgt. Die Tiere versuchen, sie aufzumuntern, doch nur Mamaeule kann sie trösten. Die Schlusspointe wiegt ein paar weniger kreative Entscheidungen auf.

torts's review against another edition

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2.0

Kinda cute, but anticlimactic.

beffuh's review against another edition

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4.0

H loves to shake her head and hoot at the owl on the last page.