Review of Owl Feather-Snail And The Light Of The Moon

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Review of Owl Feather-Snail And The Light Of The Moon

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Owl Feather-Snail And The Light Of The Moon" by Allison Curran.]
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4 out of 5 stars
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Children will enjoy reading Allison Curran's book, which is titled Owl Feather-Snail and the Light of the Moon. Owl, who has the world's weight on his shoulders and is searching for his light to help him spread his wings and fly. Various creatures he encounters try to guide him into believing in himself and learning many other things along the way.

The rhyming text and charming illustrations in this book are sure to captivate and entertain young readers. The dark, calming tones of the pages may also aid in calming a child before bedtime. Many children who struggle to believe in themselves may find comfort and safety in this book. They may also come to appreciate their own unique qualities, much like Owl's.

I thought it was fantastic how the illustrator could make even the first page look like a magical experience, even if the subject isn't as magical. Since I was a little kid, I've been fascinated by owls, so the fact that this book is about them was a huge plus for me. While I found the varying hues of the words to be distracting, I imagine that young viewers will love them.

Some of the things said in this book make it hard for me to believe that a child could understand them. It's possible that the child's attention will wander, and they'll lose interest as a result of this. At first, I was unsure of what the book was about, but after reading on, I realised what the author meant.

The book was wonderful, and I think any kid could benefit from reading it. I'm giving this book 4 out of 5 stars because it took a while for things to make sense after a rocky beginning. I believe it has been professionally edited, as I found a few errors.

This book is great for kids who don't believe in themselves and who need their own light to help them. This book explains to kids in terms they can grasp why they sometimes get an unnamed, nagging feeling that prevents them from acting on their natural impulses.

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Post by Kigen Valarie »

To be honest, all the time I'm wondering what the name snail is doing in the title. Is it a metaphor or is there a snail in the plot :D. Okay, jokes aside. Believing in yourself is something very precious without which you lost yourself. O hope every child learns to believe in themselves. It's wonderful how this can change one's life.
Life will go whichever way. Changing it is up to a very powerful force :|
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Post by Seetha E »

Nice and detailed analysis. You have highlighted the positives and minor flaws about the book. I love kids book. Would love to read this one.
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