Owen

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown Kids Reference 0-week checkout	R Caldecott Honor 1994	0-week checkout	Library Use Only
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Big Changes / Miscellaneous	4-week checkout	Due 05-10-2024

Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.

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Parenting Inspiration submitted by andrea on August 31, 2012, 10:29pm This story features parents who think outside the box and find a solution to their problem that makes everyone happy. It's a helpful book for a child who might be having a hard time giving up a security object.

wonderful book! submitted by fairytale on July 17, 2013, 6:43pm This book has it all - a great lesson, lovable characters, creative problem-solving, and a sense of humor! Kids and parents alike will enjoy this book. A true classic!

Great! submitted by purplelily on July 31, 2014, 9:54pm Wonderful children's book. Great for read alouds to kindergarden or 1st graders. It has a happy ending and teaches kids about solving problems.

Growing up submitted by jcottey on August 17, 2019, 8:50pm Owen's parents do not want him taking his blanket everywhere now that he is growing up. They try many things to break him of his blanket habit. Finally they discover a way that both they and Owen can be happy about the blanket.

Parent submitted by desuka81 on August 1, 2021, 12:57pm Parents always want the best out their children.