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Big, Bad Owl

Name: Big, Bad Owl
ISBN: 9781848957503

By Steve Smallman

Can anyone cheer up Scowl the Owl—or is grumpiness secretly his happiest feeling?

humorous engaging insightful

Genres

Animals Humour Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Big, Bad Owl about?

Scowl the Owl is always in a grumpy mood, no matter what. His friends try everything to cheer him up, but Scowl insists he's happiest when he's grumpy. This humorous tale teaches children about emotions and accepting others as they are.

About the author

Steve Smallman is a much-loved British author and illustrator who has written over 100 books for children. He is well known for his funny and heart-warming stories, such as 'Bear's Big Bottom' and 'Poo in the Zoo'. Steve enjoys making children laugh with his imaginative tales and colourful pictures.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2014

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