Home Bird Hoot

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Home Bird Hoot is a gentle, reassuring story about friendship, courage and taking one small step beyond the familiar. Smriti Halls’s warm rhyming text and Lucy Fleming’s expressive artwork make Little Hoot’s stormy adventure feel exciting without becoming too frightening, although very sensitive children may want a cosy cuddle when Momo goes missing.

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What is Home Bird Hoot about?

Little Hoot, a timid owl, never ventures beyond her cosy treetop home. One stormy night, she befriends Momo, a courageous mouse, who invites her on an adventure. Initially hesitant, Hoot's world changes when Momo goes missing. Summoning her inner bravery, Hoot embarks on a daring journey to rescue her friend, discovering the strength of friendship and the courage within herself.

About the author

Smriti Halls is a much-loved author who writes warm and wonderful stories for children. She is best known for her book 'Rain Before Rainbows', which inspires hope and friendship. Smriti enjoys making up stories that help children explore their feelings and the world around them. She hopes her books make you smile and think.

Discussion ideas around Home Bird Hoot

A cosy home: What do you think Little Hoot likes about staying at home, and what makes a place feel safe and welcoming to you?

Being brave: Little Hoot feels nervous but still decides to help Momo. What does being brave mean in this story?

Friendship: How do Hoot and Momo help one another, even though they are very different?

Trying something new: Can you think of a time when trying something unfamiliar led to a happy surprise?

Stormy feelings: How do the rain, darkness and storm change the mood of the story, and which pictures or words show this best?