Five little owls

Five Little Owls uses simple evocative imagery, counting concepts and repetition and rhyme.

One by one the Owls become involved in a hide and seek game with other creatures in the forest.

Children will have fun counting and searching for all the animals hiding in the double page spreads.

Follow Five Little Owls as they play an unexpected game of hide and seek under the moonlit sky with some familiar creatures of the forest.

Children will have fun counting and searching for all the animals hiding in the double page spreads.

About the Author: Mark Carthew's love of the environment comes alive with his use of simple evocative imagery and rhyme, while award -winning illustrator Mini Goss has created another stunningly beautiful picture book.

A teacher, writer, editor and musician, Mark is well known for his books, conference and workshop presentations exploring literacy, movement, rhyme, music and drama.

Mark was Highly Commended in the National 2005 Dromkeen Librarian's Award which read 'whose success in bringing literary experiences to the school community through Music, Drama and Writing is inspirational'.With an impressive list of awards Mark has teamed up with some of the biggest names in Australian and international children's publishing. Mark's hobbies include surfing, playing the guitar and bush walking.

Mark recently walked the cradle mountain track in Tasmania for his birthday.