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I Am NOT An Owl!

Name: I Am NOT An Owl!
ISBN: 9781922800916

By Rhonda Ooi

Alexander refuses his nap, but pretending to be nocturnal animals reveals a surprising secret about sleep.

engaging · informative · imaginative · charming

Genres

Animals Nature Realistic Fiction

What is I Am NOT An Owl! about?

Alexander, a young boy fascinated by nocturnal Australian animals, resists his mother's suggestion to nap during the day. He insists he's not an owl, flying fox, possum, wombat, or Tasmanian devil, as these creatures sleep when he's awake. Through imaginative play, Alexander embodies each animal, while informative text boxes provide facts about them. This engaging story blends fiction and non-fiction, exploring themes of independence, imaginative play, and the unique behaviours of nocturnal wildlife.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2025

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