An easy-to-read story about making friends. Perfect for kindergarteners and first-graders to read on their own.

Two squirrels. Two leaves. Two deer.

"One owl," said Owl.

Where is a friend to play with?

Owl searches the forest for a friend. But when an unlikely prospect shares its tree, Owl discovers his perfect companion--a bat! With endearing, kid-friendly illustrations that children will love!

With simple text that is leveled by educational experts, kindergarteners and 1st graders can read this story on their own. Includes phonics features. Decodable words and sight works are listed in the book.

The books in the award-winning I Like to Read series build vocabulary and promote fluency, which are essential for reading success. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers, or on their own!

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 11/11/2025
ISBN: 9780823459650
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.25lbs

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2025
School Library Journal 09/01/2025 pg. 77