A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart. Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight.

Knight Owl Christopher Denise. Little, Brown/Ottaviano, $17.99 (48p) ISBN 978-0-316-31062-8 ...

In Knight's hands, Lear's poem assumes a complete and memorable visual life of its own—it is a ticket to the best sort of entertainment. All ages. (June) ...