I would recommend this book to readers who are just getting started on graphic novel series. From the adorable characters to the surprisingly capturing story line, it was an enjoyable and easy-to-navigate graphic novel. It is in the hands of Owly to step up, be brave, and show his friend wormy what true friendship and heroism is all about!Īs a new reader to graphic novels, this was a great way to dive into this genre. After going outside later to take his mind off of monster thoughts, they discover there is something in the woods something that is not human nor animal. This award-winning series is not one to be missed!Īfter reading a spooky story to his little friend Wormy, Owly must assure his friend that there are no such things as monsters. As a teacher, this book is perfect for introducing young children to skills such as “reading the pictures” and for teaching older children skills like inferencing. It is perfect for all age levels as even the youngest of readers can easily understand what is going on. This story follows the themes of friendship and acceptance as Owly and Wormy must be brave in accepting a new forest friend who is very different. His interactions with his best friend Wormy and the many other forest creatures they encounter are sure to melt the heart of its readers. He is an innocently sweet owl who has a heart of gold. I fell in love with Owly and his series the first time I saw him. Through his framed images, a few sound words, and dialogue-like representations, the reader is instantly drawn in. The illustrations follow Runton’s whimsical, animated style that perfectly capture the characters’ emotions and bring the story to life.
Through acts of kindness, Owly and Wormy convince the opossum that they are good and new friendships are made. Owly and Wormy try to reach out to him, but again, the animal is scared of Owly.
In this book, we meet Opossum- a new creature to the forest who is very shy and often misunderstood because of the way he looks. In volume 4 of Andy Runton’s charming wordless graphic novel series, Owly, Vol 4: A Time to Be Brave, we continue to follow the adventures of Owly and his best friend Wormy as they learn an important life lesson: accepting others despite their differences.
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