Matthew Cordell is the author and illustrator of many celebrated picture books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winner Wolf in the Snow, Evergreen, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, Hello Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mr. Rogers, a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, and the Cornbread and Poppy series, which Booklist in a starred review has called "a rewarding choice for young readers." Matthew lives outside of Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.

★ "A title easily summed up in a single word: magic." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Taut, suspense-heightening sentences combine with deliberate pacing as well as tender observations of earnest efforts and mentorship." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "The stunning story is a splendid celebration of the wonder of nature....A particularly pleasurable exploration of the magic that the world reveals to those who approach it with patience." --Booklist, starred review

★ "Children often dive wholeheartedly into their interests....When something sparks their curiosity, they explore it with pure enthusiasm, driven by a sense of wonder and joy. This is precisely what Matthew Cordell captures so skillfully in To See an Owl, using plain language and short, impactful phrasing." --BookPage, starred review

"Gentle and earnest....The laser-focus on one single thing will ring true for many kids and adults alike, so current (or former) dino fans, truck enthusiasts, and cat whisperers will find a kindred spirit with our aspiring ornithologist." --The Bulletin

"Both compelling and informational, the story of Janie's quest, like the experience of finally sighting a pair of owls, is 'magic.'" --The Horn Book

"A perfectly lovely picture book for the owl obsessed." --School Library Journal

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-01-07

Length: 37 pages