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Cover of Henry and the Owl, a picture book by Sero Barseghyan
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Picture bookAges 3–5English

Henry and the Owl

by Sero Barseghyan

Before sunrise, Henry has a big idea: he wants to make a feather dance. In a dream forest near Tallinn, Owl helps him gather fallen feathers, but Henry’s puff is too weak to move them. Then a gust sends the feathers flying, and the sheltered spot they find is so still that the growing collection won’t budge. With morning drawing closer and Owl struggling to stay awake, Henry must discover how to set the feathers dancing before their time runs out.

Gentle humor, a determined baby, and a sleepy owl bring this cozy adventure to life. Repeating rhythms and lively feather action make it a warm read-aloud for preschoolers and a sweet bedtime story for little dreamers.

Format
Paperback · 8.5 × 8.5 in · 32 pages · premium color · full bleed
Art style
Soft pastel & chalk · 14 illustrations
Reader age
Ages 3–5
Language
English
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kdpbook · October 11, 2026
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Henry dreamed of a forest near Tallinn. Rustle! Something stirred behind a mossy stone.
“Then hurry,” said Owl. “At sunrise, my eyes shut.” One eye shut already. “Whoops. That one likes being first.”
Owl found another fallen feather, then another. Henry watched the collection grow. So many dancers, all waiting to dance!
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  • Picture book
  • Soft pastel & chalk
  • Ages 3–5
  • 32 pages
  • Paperback 8.5 × 8.5 in
  • Color
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