Just One Owl Paperback by Carolyn Crimi; illustrated by Janie Bynum

Product Details

• Publisher: Holiday House (2026-09-01)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 32 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780823465385
• Item Weight: 130.41 grams
• Dimensions: 25.4 x 19.76 x 0.25 cm

An easy-to-read story about making friends. Perfect for kindergarteners and first-graders to read on their own.

Two squirrels. Two leaves. Two deer.

"One owl," said Owl.

Where is a friend to play with?

Owl searches the forest for a friend. But when an unlikely prospect shares its tree, Owl discovers his perfect companion—a bat! With endearing, kid-friendly illustrations that children will love!

With simple text, leveled by educational experts, and whimsical illustrations to support understanding, kindergarteners and 1st graders can read this story on their own. Includes phonics features. Decodable words and sight works are listed in the book.

About the Author

Carolyn Crimi received her MFA in Writing for Children from Vermont College. She has published over 20 books. Her book THERE MIGHT BE LOBSTERS won The Golden Kite Award in for Best Picture Book Text. Carolyn has received over thirty state awards and award nominations and was given The Prairie State Award for her body of work. When she’s not writing, Carolyn enjoys visiting elementary schools all around the world.

Janie Bynum, an author and illustrator, has created many lovable characters and stories for younger children. Her picture book OTIS was recognized as a Junior Library Guild Selection. Her most recent picture book, CHICK CHAT, was chosen to be included in the Literati Kids Book Club (literati.com) and has been published in four languages.