From beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a warm and funny early-reader trilogy about a misanthropic rat and a naive owl-and the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris \”make the good and noble choice\” (as the king on his prized sardine can might recommend) and rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences? With humor and tenderness, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo brings us this first of three tales celebrating unlikely friendship and the power of sharing stories and doing the right thing-a soon-to-be classic brought to expressive life by the full-color illustrations of Carmen Mok.
Format: Hardback
Pages: 80
Imprint: Candlewick Press US
Publication date: 30/04/2024
Illustrator: Mok, Carmen
Series: Orris and Timble
Orris and Timble
by Kate DeCamillo
Review by Alex A
This is a gorgeous and charming read-aloud, which my 3- and 5-year-old both loved. The first in a trilogy, this early-reader title follows the burgeoning friendship of Orris the rat and Timble, a naïve owl. When Timble’s claw gets caught in a rat-trap in the barn, Orris must decide whether to make the “good and noble choice”: free Timble, his natural predator, or stay safe in his cosy home?
This was a lovely read for my oldest who started to recognise repeating words as the book progressed – the text is simple yet charming, perfect for children starting their reading journey. Great characters, quirky details and a happy ending – I can’t wait for the next one. Perfect for readers of Holly Webb.
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