Cover of Little Owl and the star

Little Owl and the star

A Christmas Story

by Mary Murphy

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Under a quiet, starlit sky, Little Owl joins shepherds, camels, and travelers on an exciting journey to find a special baby resting in a manger. Together, they follow the glowing star that lights their way on this magical night.

Representation & Themes

ChristmasAnimalsAdventureFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780763622688
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
234

Genres

Christmas stories

Subjects

Christmas -- Fiction.Owls -- Fiction.Stars -- Fiction.ChristmasFictionOwlsStarsChristmas storiesJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionChristmas, fictionOwls, fictionStars, fiction