"An endearing tale that is the perfect bedtime story."
Rudy longs to meet the bird whose hoots he hears echoing through the night. When the moon tells him that it is the mighty owl he seeks, Rudy decides that he must find the owl and sing with him too. The moon offers to help, but Rudy cannot wait. He looks for the owl every chance he gets. Despite the challenges he faces in his search, the spirited cardinal never gives up. Then one night, a full moon appears, and Rudy knows just what to do when he hears that
hoo-hoo-hoo.
This inspirational story about following a dream also celebrates the joy of music and the blessing of good friends. The rhyming verse and captivating watercolor illustrations make this ideal for reading aloud, and there is plenty of great opportunity for discussion about bird habitats and the phases of the moon.