A simplistic book ideal for use in an EYFS classroom. It may help to develop children’s understanding of family relationships and associated emotional consequences. The pleasant illustrations by Patrick Benson give the story depth in terms of sentiment with thoughtfully painted baby owl faces. The book is about three young owls (Sarah, Percy and Bill)- who support each other emotionally when they are unsure of their mother’s whereabouts. Sarah and Percy work together to try to figure out what they should do, while Bill is seemingly inconsolable and says nothing but “I want my mummy!” for the majority of the book. The story is written in a way that distinguishes the owl’s personalities; Sarah is the brave leader, Percy is the thoughtful follower and Bill is the scared dependent. Despite the diversity of the characters, there is a significant sense of companionship between the siblings as they reassure each other - without directly saying it – that everything will be all right. Fortunately, the babies’ mother does return and they are overjoyed when this happens, Bill even changes his usual saying to “I love my mummy!” The owl mother reassures her babies that she will always come back, and then the book ends as they are reunited as one happy family. The moral of this story is that although the babies’ parent is not immediately present, they will come back and make them feel secure again. Children will be able to relate to this in terms of their parents leaving them at school, but returning to collect them every day, which may help overcome any separation anxiety they might feel when settling into school.
The book is about three young owls (Sarah, Percy and Bill)- who support each other emotionally when they are unsure of their mother’s whereabouts. Sarah and Percy work together to try to figure out what they should do, while Bill is seemingly inconsolable and says nothing but “I want my mummy!” for the majority of the book.
The story is written in a way that distinguishes the owl’s personalities; Sarah is the brave leader, Percy is the thoughtful follower and Bill is the scared dependent. Despite the diversity of the characters, there is a significant sense of companionship between the siblings as they reassure each other - without directly saying it – that everything will be all right.
Fortunately, the babies’ mother does return and they are overjoyed when this happens, Bill even changes his usual saying to “I love my mummy!” The owl mother reassures her babies that she will always come back, and then the book ends as they are reunited as one happy family.
The moral of this story is that although the babies’ parent is not immediately present, they will come back and make them feel secure again. Children will be able to relate to this in terms of their parents leaving them at school, but returning to collect them every day, which may help overcome any separation anxiety they might feel when settling into school.