art} books
“The Duck and the Owl” By, Hanna Johansen Illustrated by, Kathi Bhend Children's BOOK REVIEW By Kristen Pulsifer
What a charming book! This adorable story about the meeting of a wise old, gentleman owl, and a sassy female duck is simply adorable. It educates the reader about the differences between the birds, and nature, why humorously telling a simple story about their day. The two characters, the duck and the owl, begin their meeting by complimenting each other on their feet and their wings, but the conversation quickly takes a turn to a charming and hilarious banter about how silly the one thinks the other is for doing things the way they do them. The duck feels the owl is “silly” for sleeping during the excitement of day. And, the owl believes the duck to be “a little funny in the head” for swimming, and catching her meals during the day and not at night. Their light banter is quite funny to both child and parent, as we can all reflect on our own ridiculous banters that we have with people from day to day. While the story is truly delightful, the pictures in the book are stunning. The talent that Bhend displays with her ability to sketch creatures of the woods and ponds, is quite phenomenal. Her attention to detail is true art. My daughters and I often get lost in the sketches and create some of our own stories while reading. It is a book that you will never tire of, and a classic that should be on the shelf for keeps.
Capers Logo.pdf
CAPERS RESTAURANT
IS NOW OPEN
7/11/08
5:29:09 PM
Serving Dinner, Tues. thru Sat. from 5:00 pm
FOR LUNCH! Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm
Sandwiches, Salads, Soups, Pasta and Pizza
121 Main Street, Kalispell
755-7687 capersmontana.com