SO WHAT, SAW-WHET?

A beautiful creature full of magic and memories, February 7, 2005 Reviewer: Alejandra Vernon, top 50 Amazon Reviewer www.avernon.com (Long Beach, California)

I have only seen an owl in the wild once, and this beautiful little book brings back the magic of that memorable moment for me, with its marvelous photography of this very small member of the species, which is not much bigger than the average man's hand. Rochelle Frank's simple poems about this lovely owl are informative and charming, and will delight both child and adult; this volume would make an excellent gift for a child that is interested in wildlife and nature, and animals that one rarely sees in one's environment.

The photography by Linda Gast is excellent, and is layered to include more than just the Saw-Whet. My favorite accompanies the initial verse: "I looked out my window a week ago, When a small Saw-Whet Owl... told me things I should know". It has an old window in the foreground, the owl in a pine branch beyond it, and trees in the background, looking to be at least three layers deep and perhaps more, and gives a terrific effect. The final page gives data of this adorable creature, from the sound of his screech to his diet, habitat, and more.