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Synopsis: What simpler way could there be to express to children the beauty and the harmony in the world around them than through the lyrics of this song by George David Weiss and Bob Thiele, made famous by the great Louis Armstrong And what better visual accompaniment than the bright colorful artwork by award-winning Ashley Bryan depicting children of many backgrounds (and Louis Armstrong himself) performing a puppet show that brings the lyrics to life. Here is a book of brightness, wonder, and hope to be shared by all. About the Author: Ashley Bryan grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he has shared the joy of song with children ever since. A beloved illustrator, he was recently named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book, Freedom Over Me. He has also been the recipient of the Coretta Scott KingVirginia Hamilton * Achievement Award; the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award; has been a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer; a Coretta Scott King Award winner; and the recipient of countless other awards and recognitions. His books include Freedom Over Me; Sail Away; Beautiful Blackbird; Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum; Let It Shine; Ashley Bryans Book of Puppets; and What a Wonderful World. He lives in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine.

Praise for "Wow! Said the Owl" "With a satisfying night-to-day-to-night cycle, the book not only reinforces the concepts of colors but also provides a sense of security of the way things are supposed to be in the world. The repeated refrain of 'Wow!' throughout the book will elicit a chorus among young listeners at storytime." --"Booklist" "Straightforward and flowing, this title makes a satisfying introduction to the colors of the day." --"School Library Journal" "This sweet, wonder-filled picture book will make a good addition to toddler storytime and a perfect bedtime read, too." --"The Horn Book"

Hopgood interprets this beloved ballad, written by Thiele and Weiss and made famous by Louis Armstrong. His colorful mixed-media collages present a hopeful world, filled with summery trees, sunny blue skies, and pastoral scenes from around the globe. . . . an upbeat story hour selection. "Booklist"

With a satisfying night-to-day-to-night cycle, the book not only reinforces the concepts of colors but also provides a sense of security of the way things are supposed to be in the world. The repeated refrain of 'Wow!' throughout the book will elicit a chorus among young listeners at storytime. "Booklist on Wow! Said the Owl"

Straightforward and flowing, this title makes a satisfying introduction to the colors of the day. "School Library Journal on Wow! Said the Owl"

This sweet, wonder-filled picture book will make a good addition to toddler storytime and a perfect bedtime read, too. "The Horn Book on Wow! Said the Owl""

Hopgood interprets this beloved ballad, written by Thiele and Weiss and made famous by Louis Armstrong. His colorful mixed-media collages present a hopeful world, filled with summery trees, sunny blue skies, and pastoral scenes from around the globe. . . . an upbeat story hour selection. Booklist

With a satisfying night-to-day-to-night cycle, the book not only reinforces the concepts of colors but also provides a sense of security of the way things are supposed to be in the world. The repeated refrain of 'Wow!' throughout the book will elicit a chorus among young listeners at storytime. Booklist on Wow! Said the Owl

Straightforward and flowing, this title makes a satisfying introduction to the colors of the day. School Library Journal on Wow! Said the Owl

This sweet, wonder-filled picture book will make a good addition to toddler storytime and a perfect bedtime read, too. The Horn Book on Wow! Said the Owl

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