Common Sense Media Review
By Regan McMahon
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Cute holiday tale spotlights friendship and seasonal fun.
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Why Age 2+?
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What's the Story?
KNIGHT OWL'S LITTLE CHRISTMAS begins with Knight Owl and his friend Early Bird counting the days until Christmas. Then they get busy doing typical holiday activities: making Christmas cards, baking and sharing Christmas cookies, singing Christmas carols, and decorating a Christmas tree with the help of a family of cute, friendly green dragons. They also find time to play in the snow, throw snowballs, and go sledding—with baby dragons!
Is It Any Good?
This warm holiday tale emphasizes friendship and sharing, and the series' adorable characters have never been cuter. Knight Owl's Little Christmas shows them doing typical seasonal things, like singing carols and trimming the tree, with Knight Owl in a cozy red turtleneck Christmas sweater and the baby dragons wearing jaunty red scarves. The charming contrast between the tiny birds and the tall knights in armor, not to mention the friendly dragon helpers, is sure to melt the Scroogiest, Grinchiest of hearts.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Parents can talk about the Christmas activities shown in Knight Owl's Little Christmas. Does your family celebrate the holiday? What special things do you do at this time of year?
The first picture shows Knight Owl and Early Bird looking at a wall calendar and "marking the days until Christmas." Does your family do this? Do you use a special "advent calendar"? Does it make the waiting for the big day easier, or harder?
Are you curious about what life was like in the time of knights and castles? Do you think dragons really existed?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Christopher Denise
- Genre : Holiday
- Topics : Baking , Fantasy , Friendship , Holidays
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Gratitude , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Christy Ottaviano Books
- Publication date : October 14, 2025
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 2 - 5
- Number of pages : 22
- Available on : Hardback
- Last updated : November 13, 2025
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