I recommend this book as an excellent story for kids or adults who appreciate good picture books.Join author Christopher Denise for an in-person storytime event to celebrate the release of his new picture book “Knight Owl.”Ĭhristopher Denise spent much of his childhood in Shannon, Ireland, exploring castles and dreaming of great adventures. The box says “Squires” and “Kingdom Wide Delivery!” and “Fire-Roasted” with drawings of mini dragons, which is particularly amusing as Owl is feeding the fire-roasted pizza to a fire-breathing dragon. The illustrations of Owl trying to hold the sword and shield are hilarious and the little guy is really cute in his armor. What should the dragon eat? Why, pizza, of course! From then on, no more Knights disappear and Owl makes many (dragon) friends. One night, he hears a strange sound-it’s a dragon coming to eat him! Owl cleverly convinces the dragon that he, Owl, a creature of feathers and fluff, isn’t good enough for a mighty dragon. He can’t wield a sword or carry a shield, but he is an excellent night Knight guard and patrols the castle bravely. Owl studies hard and graduates with honor (as all knights do). Owl applies to Knight School and, to the surprise of his parents, is accepted.

Knights are disappearing at an alarming rate and replacements are needed. Owl has always dreamed of being a knight and one day, he gets his chance. All the illustrations are well done and the Knight Owl is just too damn cute. The cover illustration is very eye-catching and the story is cute and funny. Knight Owl, a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Christopher Denise, is freaking adorable. It’s just too adorable to let go! I love every whooo, whoosh, and feather. I’ve read this optimistic gem over and over again. But you know what? Heroes and dreams come in all shapes and sizes. He’s just so sweet! And small! The imposing size of Owl’s sword, shield, and fellow knights all emphasize that point. The blue, starry night pages are all aglow with fire light and surprises! The wide-eyed wonder and cuteness of our little, armor-clad hero will make you “aww” for sure.

So he puffs out his feathers and calls out, “Whoooo”. Owl is scared, but knows he has to be brave.

Then one night, while on Knight night watch, he hears a “whoosh”. But Owl is determined and applies to Knight School, where he works hard and makes his dream come true.

Once upon time there was a little Owl who dreamed of becoming a knight.

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