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Just a Little Blue: A Graphic Novel (Owly #2) Spiral-Bound | September 1, 2020

Andy Runton, Andy Runton (Illustrated by)

★★★★☆+ from 1,001 to 10,000 ratings

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Owly and Wormy just want to help...Best friends Owly and Wormy have days filled with adventure and hearts filled with kindness. And when they discover a bluebird family living in a damaged tree, they want to help out the best way they can: by building the birds a new home! But when Owly and Wormy share their gift, the birds don't welcome the new birdhouse quite as Owly and Wormy had hoped. With a big storm moving in, can Owly and Wormy help get the birds (and their chicks!) to safety before it's too late?Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!
Publisher: Scholastic (Trade Publishing)
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 128 pages
ISBN-10: 1338300679
Item Weight: 0.56 lbs
Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.68 x 7.5 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 1,001 to 10,000 ratings
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." -- Booklist

Andy Runton is the award-winning creator of Owly, which has earned him multiple awards, including the Eisner Award for Best Publication for a Younger Audience. The Owly books have been praised for their "charm, wisdom, and warmth" by Booklist, and WIRED.com said they are "one of the best comics for kids around. Period." Andy lives in the greater Atlanta area where he works full-time as a writer and illustrator. Visit him online at andyrunton.com.