This graphic novel is one of many in a series of Owly comic books. Owly is the name of the main character. He is an owl who knows what it's like to be human as he goes through different adventures while helping other creature friends. Owly goes through different life obstacles and different adventures in each of the series. In the Owly comic books, there is barely any text, however there are many symbols and facial expressions that help the reader understand what is going on throughout the story such as question marks, equal signs, pictures, sound effects, etc. Also the pictures flow logically and are understandable.
In this specific book, Owly comes across an abandoned baby worm that is left out in the cold and he takes it under his wing and cares for the worm. He feeds the worm, clothes the worm and brings the worm back to health. The worm explains through different pictures and symbols that he was separated from his family because of a rainstorm and that is how he got lost. Owly comes up with a great idea to look at a map and try and help this worm find his family. So they go on an adventure together to reunite the worm with his family. While camping, the worm comes across some berries, but Owly warns him that the berries are probably poisonous. Instead, Owly goes and picks an apple for the worm to eat. Eventually the worm remembers where he lived at one point and Owly returns the worm to his family. However, when they get to the house the family is frightened by the Owl and they slam the door in Owly's face. The worm quickly explains the story of how Owly saved his life and is not the enemy. Eventually they let Owly come eat with their family and the worm actually decides that he wants to live with Owly and go on adventures with him. So the worm leaves with his friends and goes backpacking on another adventure.
Again, these pictures are very illustrated and the symbols make it quite clear what is going on in the story. I think this would be a good choice for a kid that initially doesn't like reading because it has pictures, actions, and it allows the reader to interpret what they think is happening based on the symbols and pictures. This specific story is cool because it teaches the audience that it is okay to be friends with people that don't look like you (because the owl and worm are different creatures and are "supposed" to be enemies). Sometimes the people that you think are your enemies are actually in fact your best friend or mate. The Owly graphic novels are a great way to get kids interested in story telling, and books. Plus, they offer moral lessons too.
In this specific book, Owly comes across an abandoned baby worm that is left out in the cold and he takes it under his wing and cares for the worm. He feeds the worm, clothes the worm and brings the worm back to health. The worm explains through different pictures and symbols that he was separated from his family because of a rainstorm and that is how he got lost. Owly comes up with a great idea to look at a map and try and help this worm find his family. So they go on an adventure together to reunite the worm with his family. While camping, the worm comes across some berries, but Owly warns him that the berries are probably poisonous. Instead, Owly goes and picks an apple for the worm to eat. Eventually the worm remembers where he lived at one point and Owly returns the worm to his family. However, when they get to the house the family is frightened by the Owl and they slam the door in Owly's face. The worm quickly explains the story of how Owly saved his life and is not the enemy. Eventually they let Owly come eat with their family and the worm actually decides that he wants to live with Owly and go on adventures with him. So the worm leaves with his friends and goes backpacking on another adventure.
Again, these pictures are very illustrated and the symbols make it quite clear what is going on in the story. I think this would be a good choice for a kid that initially doesn't like reading because it has pictures, actions, and it allows the reader to interpret what they think is happening based on the symbols and pictures. This specific story is cool because it teaches the audience that it is okay to be friends with people that don't look like you (because the owl and worm are different creatures and are "supposed" to be enemies). Sometimes the people that you think are your enemies are actually in fact your best friend or mate. The Owly graphic novels are a great way to get kids interested in story telling, and books. Plus, they offer moral lessons too.
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