DescriptionA Time to Be Brave: A Graphic Novel (Owly #4)Author(s): Andy Runton Owly, the little owl with a heart of gold, returns for another forest adventure in this Eisner-winning series about friendship!For Owly and Wormy, nothing beats the power of friendship! But fear can be a powerful force, too. There’s a new visitor to the forest, an opossum who’s misunderstood because of the way he looks. Wormy is afraid of him, and when Owly tries to untangle him from a fence, Possey begins hissing and bares his sharp teeth! He’s scared and hurt, and now everyone is afraid! Can the trio be brave and face their fears with just a little courage and a lot of friendship?Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!Review(s):Praise for Owly: The Way Home:“Runton’s evocative characters are nothing short of huggably adorable and affirm the importance of compassion and empathy against perceived stereotypes… A simple but by no means simplistic tale emphasizing the universality of kindness.” — Kirkus Reviews“As always, Owly is a steadfast and indispensable friend to everyone he meets, including young readers in search of warmhearted adventure.” — School Library Journal“Runton’s illustrations glow with vivid and lustrous color, the characters all delightfully expressive.” — Publishers Weekly“A cute little tale.” — School Library ConnectionPraise for the Owly series:“Appeals to all ages… Equally noteworthy are the expressive drawings and universal lessons of persistence, kindness, and loyalty.” — People“Delightfully sweet… Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book’s simple charm, wisdom, and warmth.” — BooklistPraise for Owly: The Way Home:“Runton’s evocative characters are nothing short of huggably adorable and affirm the importance of compassion and empathy against perceived stereotypes… A simple but by no means simplistic tale emphasizing the universality of kindness.” — Kirkus Reviews“As always, Owly is a steadfast and indispensable friend to everyone he meets, including young readers in search of warmhearted adventure.” — School Library Journal“Runton’s illustrations glow with vivid and lustrous color, the characters all delightfully expressive.” — Publishers Weekly“A cute little tale.” — School Library ConnectionPraise for the Owly series:“Appeals to all ages… Equally noteworthy are the expressive drawings and universal lessons of persistence, kindness, and loyalty.” — People“Delightfully sweet… Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book’s simple charm, wisdom, and warmth.” — BooklistISBN: 9781338300710
