The Happy Owls
by Celestino Piatti
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Pub Date Feb 01 2022 | Archive Date Dec 06 2021
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Description
A beautiful, classic addition to the family bookshelf—with beloved Swiss designer, Celestino Piatti’s fun and retro illustrations!
This classic fable about enjoying the miracle of everyday life, first illustrated by Celestino Piatti in 1963, is being reissued in celebration of Piatti’s distinctive artwork. Known for his innovative use of fonts, Piatti once said, “You can draw an owl a thousand times, and never find out its secret.”
Why are these owls so happy? That’s just what the chickens, ducks, and geese want to know. But when they send a peacock over to find out why, they’re incredulous at the reply. How could anyone be happy simply to see the rain and sunshine? What could be so joyful about the flowers and butterflies?
“Every imaginative child will cherish this rare and beautiful book.”—New York Times Book Review
“It should be two stars-- one for each eye. The use of brilliant color is beyond simple description-- it's an eye-fest.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
This classic fable about enjoying the miracle of everyday life, first illustrated by Celestino Piatti in 1963, is being reissued in celebration of Piatti’s distinctive artwork. Known for his innovative use of fonts, Piatti once said, “You can draw an owl a thousand times, and never find out its secret.”
Why are these owls so happy? That’s just what the chickens, ducks, and geese want to know. But when they send a peacock over to find out why, they’re incredulous at the reply. How could anyone be happy simply to see the rain and sunshine? What could be so joyful about the flowers and butterflies?
“Every imaginative child will cherish this rare and beautiful book.”—New York Times Book Review
“It should be two stars-- one for each eye. The use of brilliant color is beyond simple description-- it's an eye-fest.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780735844834 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
Featured Reviews
Lexi V, Reviewer
This book is absolutely stunning. The barnyard fowl ask the owls why they are so calm, and the owls reply with observations about nature and the cycle of life. This book would be a perfect read-aloud book, since the detailed illustrations will capture the eye of adults and children alike, and the content provides a great teaching experience if you want to encourage mindfulness in your children or students. I received an advance copy of this book for free, and I am providing this review voluntarily.
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