Book details

Owen

Mouse Books

Kevin Henkes

Published in

1993

4.25

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Description

When Mrs Tweezers tells Owen's parents he is too old to carry his yellow blanket everywhere, as he is starting school very soon, Owen outwits her time and time again. But it is Owen's mother who finds a satisfactory solution for everyone.

Age

2-6

Text complexity

emerging

Length

24 pages

Why to read

To learn about problem-solving
To understand the importance of comfort objects in childhood
To appreciate the cleverness of the story's resolution
To enjoy the charming illustrations