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Little Hoot
by
Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Goodreads Author),
Jen Corace (Goodreads Author)
It's not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reasonable hour, like his friends do. But no . . . Mama and Papa say little owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and doing tricks on his skateboardbut he's hooting mad about it ! Children who have a hard time going to bed will love this fun...more
Hardcover, 36 pages
Published
December 20th 2007
by Chronicle Books
(first published December 1st 2007)
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This book was clearly designed as a sequel of sorts to Little Pea, as the same creators tell the story of another Little that starts identically, has a similar sort of conflict, also makes bad puns, and some of the exact same beats (the fig. 1-3 part at the end of each, which you’ll notice if you read them).
This one works much better, I think, because while Little Pea’s anthropomorphizing was haphazard (some foods are anthropomorphic, some aren’t; the starri...more
This book was clearly designed as a sequel of sorts to Little Pea, as the same creators tell the story of another Little that starts identically, has a similar sort of conflict, also makes bad puns, and some of the exact same beats (the fig. 1-3 part at the end of each, which you’ll notice if you read them).
This one works much better, I think, because while Little Pea’s anthropomorphizing was haphazard (some foods are anthropomorphic, some aren’t; the starri...more
Oct 25, 2011
Jessie Bear
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
ages-3-6,
animals,
bed-time,
picture-book,
male-protagonist,
si-624,
word-play,
owls,
play-time
In an ironic twist on the classic bedtime procrastination story, Little Hoot is forced to stay up and play by his night owl parents. This tongue-in-cheek picture book combines darling illustrations with the humor of an unexpected point of view. Word play and puns also feature in this story, some more subtle than others for different reading and listening audiences. The illustrations are done in ink and watercolor with a predominance of curved lines and shapes. Characters and props are depicted,...more
This is the prettiest book about an owl I have ever seen.
Jan 25, 2012
Juliepay
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I thought the author did a good job of creating a foil for the readers. Often times kids argue with their parents about what time they can go to sleep using the same exact arguments little hoot uses with his parents- just implementing them in the opposite way. I think this creates a character that the kids can empathize with easily, but still laugh at the situation because of how it is completely different from their own. It also introduces to a young mind the idea of diversity and how not every...more
I love this book so much I want to have it's little book babies. Little Hoot would like to go to bed at a reasonable hour, but his parents say that good little owls MUST stay up late and play. The pictures are just scrumptious and adorable!
I'm working on creating a booklist for my local public library. This book was one in consideration for this list.
This book had very little to offer in the way of a moral. It mostly seems to be a slice of life about Little Hoot hating bedtime because it was so late. It was completely adorable, with beautiful illustrations and the cutest story. But as far as giving a lesson on manners, it does not fit the bill.
However, I highly recommend it for a storytime, class project or something else, because...more
This book had very little to offer in the way of a moral. It mostly seems to be a slice of life about Little Hoot hating bedtime because it was so late. It was completely adorable, with beautiful illustrations and the cutest story. But as far as giving a lesson on manners, it does not fit the bill.
However, I highly recommend it for a storytime, class project or something else, because...more
Kids always want to do the things their parents say they can't do...Little Owl, he just wants to go to bed early. But, nooooooo. His parents say stay up and play. He will grow up into a wise owl if he just follows the rules! One whole hour Little Hoot must stay up...so he plays swords, builds a fort, jumps on the bed, and pleads with his mom to go to bed. And, after the time is up, he climbs into bed, and out as soon as his little head hits the bed.
A playful twist on following the rules of bedt...more
A playful twist on following the rules of bedt...more
Apr 17, 2012
Sara Presnell
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This is another book in the Little Pea and Little Oink series. Like the other two this book teaches children that if they did not have bedtimes and sleep at night that they would get tired of staying up all night. This was my least favorite in the series. I feel that the age that this book would be appropriate for would not be an age at which the children were having problems going to sleep at night. Preschoolers usually do not have a problem with sleeping. I would say that third and fourth grad...more
This review is also on my blog: Books for Kids
Little Hoot is a charming story that plays on the usual childhood complaint of having to go to bed early. Little Owl wants to go to sleep, but his parents insist on him staying awake all night like a proper owl. My children loved this book because it is the exact opposite of their bedtime complaints.
The illustrations are simple, adorable, and beautifully designed. From the use of white space to the gentle colors used, Jen Corace creates a sweet and c...more
Little Hoot is a charming story that plays on the usual childhood complaint of having to go to bed early. Little Owl wants to go to sleep, but his parents insist on him staying awake all night like a proper owl. My children loved this book because it is the exact opposite of their bedtime complaints.
The illustrations are simple, adorable, and beautifully designed. From the use of white space to the gentle colors used, Jen Corace creates a sweet and c...more
Jan 18, 2012
Bethany Vines
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I thought that Little Hoot was a cute book. This book, in many ways, "urges children to be less childish" because of the way that they present bedtime as something that all children should want. This urges children to be less childish because most kids do not like it when their parents tell them to go to bed. However, little hoot wishes that he could be like the other animals and go to bed. I'm not sure how much this book would actually teach a child, but I still enjoyed it and think that it is...more
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse, Little Hoot!, 36 pgs. Chronicle Books ~Language G, Sexual Content~G Violence~G
Fans of Little Pea will delight in the newest title from author Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Little Hoot is an owl that is happy and loves to play with his friends. However, unlike his friends he can’t go to bed when he is tired. All wise owls learn to stay-up late. This story is a backwards tale of a little one not wanting to stay up late. EL. Advisable Allison Madsen~Youth Services Librarian-SJO Publi...more
Fans of Little Pea will delight in the newest title from author Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Little Hoot is an owl that is happy and loves to play with his friends. However, unlike his friends he can’t go to bed when he is tired. All wise owls learn to stay-up late. This story is a backwards tale of a little one not wanting to stay up late. EL. Advisable Allison Madsen~Youth Services Librarian-SJO Publi...more
Here's how a normal day is for Little Hoot. Like most owls he goes to school, plays with his friends, and practices his pondering and staring. That's fine. He's fond of all of that. What he doesn't like, however, is bedtime. Every night Little Hoot wants to go to bed at a reasonable hour like his other non-owl friends, and every night it's the same story. "If you want to grow up to be a wise owl, you must stay up late." On this particular night Little Hoot begs to go to bed but his mom lets him...more
I'm a fan of Amy Krouse Rosenthal. I think she writes fabulous picture books which is no easy feat. Little Hoot is another wonderful story in her repertoire. It's the "I'm not ready to go to bed" tale turned upside down. In another author's hands this could easily become cheesy, but Rosenthal chooses words and phrases that children will relate to and adults will delight in. And the charming illustrations of Jen Corace only make the book all that much better.
An owl named Little Hoot wants to go to bed early but his parents say he has to stay up late and play so he may be a wise old when he is older.
Very cute story. Although I worry reading it to a child before bed because Little Hoot can stay up late what’s to say that the child will want to stay up because of the little owl. The artwork fits the cuteness of Little Hoot temper tantrum not wanting to stay up and be a night owl. He looks bored as he has “fun”.
Very cute story. Although I worry reading it to a child before bed because Little Hoot can stay up late what’s to say that the child will want to stay up because of the little owl. The artwork fits the cuteness of Little Hoot temper tantrum not wanting to stay up and be a night owl. He looks bored as he has “fun”.
This book is a fun and short story about an owl being different from his friends. This crosses with science because owls are nocturnal and do not sleep at night. Owl wishes he could sleep at the same time as his friends but his parents tell him he must stay up since he is an owl. This would be a great lesson on nocturnal and non nocturnal animals. The kids could think of another nocturnal animal that owl could play with through the night when he stays up.
Jan 18, 2012
Brianna
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I think this is an incredibly clever and fun children's book. Nodelman would like it because of the contrasts that are presented. Most kids do not want to go to bed when their parents tell them to, but Little Owl's problem is that all he wants to do is go to bed. Yet, his parents will not let him because he has to be trained to stay up all night. I think it teaches children a great lesson to count their blessing because life is not always better on the other side.
I've never actually read any of Krouse Rosenthal's books, but they all look so adorable. So when I saw this one in the children's section, I had to pick it up. Plus I love owls. This was a cute bedtime story about a young owl named Little Hoot whose parents won't allow him to go to bed early, which he wants to do. Because he is a nocturnal animal, they make him go to bed late. The illustrations are precious and funny. Recommended for ages 1-6, 4 stars.
A clever twist on a the bedtime story. Little Hoot is an owl who is jealous of his friends who get to go to bed early. Little Hoot must stay up late because that is how owls become wise. His parents insist that he stay up to play for at least another hour. Then when he finally gets to bed, they want to bring him a glass of water, read him a story, etc. Very young children might not get the joke, but I think intelligent kids will catch the irony.
Little Hoot by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a book that elementary school children will appreciate. Kids always beg their parents to let them stay up just a little later, just until this show is over, just until this chapter is finished...and most of the time (at least in my personal experience)parents are not sympathetic to their children's pleas. Little hoot is a baby owl who wants a reasonable bedtime more than anything. However, his parents make him stay up late because he is a night owl, and tha...more
Nov 29, 2009
Courtney
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Recommends it for:
Pre K, Kinder teachers
Shelves:
mlis-565,
picture-book
Clever example of reverse psychology as a storyline. This book would be great for pre K-1st grade. Little Hoot is an owl that does not want to stay up late like most owls. His parents make him because that is what little owls must do. The illustrations are adorable with crisp design. I wish I could illustrate like this author. Children will fall in love with the little Hoot and the story is a great discussion starter about nighttime rountines
Ever the night owl, this book reminded me of all the bedtime begging I used to do to wheedle staying awake just a little longer. Love the twist that little owl wants to go to bed and all the things he does to try and stay awake for that "one more hour." I think this one will be a great one for several grades discussing different aspects of the book- aside from just the simple pleasure of enjoying the story and the illustrations.
This Little Hoot does not want to follow the family rules. All of his other friends get to go to bed early! Why not Little Hoot?
Rosenthal shares a clever tale of a small owl who argues about bedtime. It's a reverse tale that will tickle everyone's funny bone. I would highly recommend her other Little books - Little Oink and Little Pea.
Theme: Sleep
Additional themes: owls, rules
Reviewed from a library copy.
Rosenthal shares a clever tale of a small owl who argues about bedtime. It's a reverse tale that will tickle everyone's funny bone. I would highly recommend her other Little books - Little Oink and Little Pea.
Theme: Sleep
Additional themes: owls, rules
Reviewed from a library copy.
Little Hoot is an adorable story about an little owl who just wants to go to sleep. It's a cute little twist because usually children want to go stay up and go to bed but this little owl just wants to go to sleep. I think this would make a great lesson for kindergarten or pre-k students about the importance of going to bed. The children could come up with reasons as to why getting enough sleep is important for kids their age.
Little Hoot, written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Jen Corace, is the story of a little owl whose main goal is to go to bed early. However, his parents have different ideas. The "Rules of the Roost" state that he must stay up at least one more hour and play; so he played swords, played on the jungle gym, built a fort, jumped in the leaves and on the bed. Finally. . .one hour later. . . bedtime!
So cute! And a "hoot" indeed! I love the clever "reversal" in this story--Little Hoot WANTS to go to bed early, the same as all his friends--it is so boring and frustrating to have to stay up late and keep on playing! Just as in "Little Pea" Rosenthal turns a child's typical "argument" upside-down and her protagonist argues for the thing the children usually argue against. Delightful illustrations, too.
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Little Hoot hates bedtime. Why? Because it's just so LATE and it's not FAIR and when HE grows up he'll let HIS kids go to bed as EARLY as they WANT!!!"
It is, frankly, a hoot to see him grumpily playing an extra hour before bed, and to hear his parents begging him for a glass of water or a story before he tucks himself in!
Definitely a must-read, even if it isn't *quite* as good as its predecessor, Little Pea.
It is, frankly, a hoot to see him grumpily playing an extra hour before bed, and to hear his parents begging him for a glass of water or a story before he tucks himself in!
Definitely a must-read, even if it isn't *quite* as good as its predecessor, Little Pea.
Little Hoot just wants to go to bed early, like all his friends, but his parents insist that he stay up late. Darn nocturnal species! I can't wait to read this book to preschoolers for a fall or owl storytime. Little Pea is already one of my favorites, and I think this would be a great story for a Venn diagram comparison with kids in kindergarten and first grade. Jen Corace's illustrations are perfect.
This book is about an owl that wants to go to bed! He is an owl so he is expected to stay up late to become a wise owl like his parents. All the baby owl wants to do is go to sleep. He wants to go to sleep because his peers are always sleeping. His parents were encouraging him to be himself regardless of peers. This book would be good for 3rd grade students. This book talks about being yourself.
I LOVE THIS BOOK! Incredibly, it captures my love-hate relationship with sleep in the most simplistic terms. Poor owl would like to just go to bed at a regular hour as all his other forest friends do, but his parents make him stay up late and play so that he can grow up to be a wise owl. The illustrations are playful, and the story is charming. A perfect gift for your favorite night owl!
So adorbs! A bedtime book in the tradition of Little Pea. Little Hoot just wants to go to bed when his friends do, but his parents make him stay up late (because that's what owls do!).
Sweet illustrations (AN OWL IN A HOODIE WHAT IS THIS I CAN'T EVEN) match the text really well.
I love this book even more than I loved Little Pea. Tiny, but super fun to read aloud.
Sweet illustrations (AN OWL IN A HOODIE WHAT IS THIS I CAN'T EVEN) match the text really well.
I love this book even more than I loved Little Pea. Tiny, but super fun to read aloud.
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