![]() The pleasure of this book is the story itself, experiencing the world with and through Owly, so my further expounding would disappoint the curious reader.Īndy Runton’s website is a nice primer on Owly and includes some artwork for the new reader to get a feel for the character. ![]() The conclusion feels genuine and doesn’t resort to the sort of sappiness that one usually gets in stories, especially children’s stories, that are written down to an audience. Owly can’t help but take these personally and is troubled with why someone wouldn’t accept help, but never acts out in a hurtful or malicious retaliation. (S)he has to deal with misconceptions and mistrust that we can all empathize with. ![]() Not everything is perfect in Owly’s world. Owly is a happy and friendly creature that, along with his hungry worm friend, sacrifices his own possessions to help out a friend that the pair haven’t even met, like an animal-based Habitat For Humanity. It’s especially appealing to those of us who feel jaded and disillusioned with the modern world. In today’s dog-eat-dog society, that’s a refreshing way to be. I can’t think of many other comparisons (especially these days) because Owly never has “bite” like a Peanuts, Opus or Garfield. Cute little Owly is a simply drawn character with the expressionistic warmth of such classic characters as Winnie The Pooh and Mickey Mouse. Told without dialogue but with an abundance of expression, heart and truth, Just A Little Blue is perfect for all ages. Like an unexpected surprise or a beautiful day off, Owly is the perfect way to bring a smile to any reader’s face. For you unfortunate souls who are unfamiliar with our adorable title character, pay close attention. Owly, the smile-inducing oval owl, has returned in his second graphic novel volume, Just A Little Blue.
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