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Set in a quiet New York woodland at winter’s twilight, an adventurous father and his young daughter follow a moonlit path into the forest in search of the Great Horned Owl. Their journey is one of friendship, courage and wonder, as they listen to the night’s quiet songs and feel the presence of nature’s great birds. This tender, nature‑centered story celebrates the bond between father and daughter and the awe inspired by wildlife during the cold season.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jane Yolen
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