Feathered Quill Book Reviews

 #Bookreview of Owl Be Seeing You

By: Susan Marie Chapman

Illustrated by: Natalia Loseva

Publisher: Gourmet Dog LLC

Publication Date: January 14, 2022

ISBN: 979-8988351498

Reviewed by: Diana Coyle

Review Date: May 26, 2026

In Owl Be Seeing You by Susan Marie Chapman, all Grumpy the Iguana wants to do is fall into a comfortable sleep, but instead he keeps hearing a loud noise outside that keeps him from achieving rest.

He decides to go outside of his tree house to see what is creating the racket. When he steps out of his house, he sees a young owl sitting on a branch above, screeching into the night. Grumpy starts talking to the owl and learns his name is Screech Owl and he is putting a call out to another owl he is waiting for. You see, Screech met a female owl, Miss Screech Owl, last year and they made a promise to each other that they would meet in Flamingo Park in April, when the owls pair with a mate. So, Screech is patiently waiting for Miss Screech Owl to arrive so they can become an official pair. What happens while Screech is waiting for her? Does Miss Screech finally arrive?

This was a very entertaining story for readers of any age to enjoy. The idea of teaching children that it’s important to keep the promises you make to others rang solid throughout the pages of this children’s story. This story shows children that making a promise is something important and you should always stay true to your word. It was adorable to see this theme play out with two Screech owls.

Another theme found in this book was that Grumpy the Iguana should not have jumped to conclusions before knowing all the facts. When he lightened up his mood to find out what was happening with Screech, he discovered that there was a heartfelt reason why Screech was so sad and calling out. This teaches children that they, too, shouldn’t jump to conclusions and run through emotions until they have the full story.

The illustrations provided by Natalia Loseva were done in earthly tones, matching the animals and their environment, and they were pleasing to the reader’s eyes. Some pictures were full-paged, while others were smaller illustrations. Throughout the tale, readers were greeted with an illustration found on every page that perfectly told the written story in picture format.

Quill says: Owl Be Seeing You by Susan Marie Chapman is a heartwarming children’s book that can be enjoyed by readers of any age. The characters are fun to get to know, the storyline is pleasant to read, and the themes help illustrate perfect learning lessons for the youngest of readers.

For more information about Owl Be Seeing You, please visit the author's Amazon page at: amazon.com/stores/author/B07D6B4928