The Christmas Owl

The Christmas Owl is a strong choice for readers looking for nature picture books shaped by nature, community. Gideon Sterer; Ellen Kalish uses picture-book storytelling to introduce a tiny owl accidentally becomes part of Rockefeller Center's Christmas story and then begins a new chapter in the wild. For families, educators, and librarians building lists of DEI picture books, BIPOC picture books, and strong read-alouds, this title brings real value for conversations about nature, community. Keep browsing nature read-alouds, or read it alongside Where Wonder Grows by Xelena Gonzalez.