The Midnight Owl cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1171
Points per Word 0.000427
Series Lily the Elf

Description

Lily is frightened when she hears a midnight owl hoot outside her window at night. Her grandmother, Granny Small, reassures her that the owl sounds friendly and is not something to fear. The story takes place at night in a home where Lily and her grandmother live together. Lily must learn to overcome her fear of the owl's hoot.

Quick Summary

Young readers will flap right into this cozy tale about a little girl who discovers that scary sounds in the dark can actually come from friendly creatures, especially when Granny is there to chase the fears away. Kids will love the sweet nighttime setting and the heartwarming way Lily learns to see things differently with her brave Granny's help. If your kid likes "The Snowy Day" or other gentle stories about everyday bravery, they'll hoot for this one. Perfect for kindergarten through second grade readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture books.