Owlets and Tarts
Ready-to-Read Level 2
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About The Book
The baker mice soothe owlets to sleep in the “baked to perfection” (School Library Journal, starred review) second book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant!
Mom and Dad Owl are exhausted—their three little owlets refuse to go to sleep. They need pillow tarts for their babies, and quickly! Will Ginger, Tom, and Piper at the Mouse and Spoon Bakery be able to help?
About The Author
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than one hundred books for young people, including beloved series Henry and Mudge, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Oregon.
About The Illustrator
Janna Mattia is an illustrator from California who loves the natural world. With a touch of nostalgia for the old classics and a spark of newness, Janna is devoted to creating memorable stories through high quality art. When not at the drawing table, Janna can be found hanging out with Mozart (a dog) or learning chess. Her favorite baked treat: Mom’s homemade pumpkin squares.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (June 10, 2025)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665962186
- Ages: 5 - 7
Raves and Reviews
...Rylant crafts a tale that is engaging without sacrificing decodability, and Mattia’s pastel-hued illustrations have a timeless quality that suits the story perfectly. The bedraggled owl parents add a touch of slapstick humor, and readers are sure to root for this trio of feisty mice. VERDICT: Baked to perfection.
– School Library Journal, starred review, June 2025
Awards and Honors
- Garden State Children's Book Award (NJ)
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