CHAPTER 1 A Cute and Cuddly BABY An owlet sees its shadow on the ground What is that The owlet cocks its head Its huge eyes spot the movement Quickly the small owlet pounces But nothing is there The owlet tries again It digs at the ground with its beak Still nothing But the little owl doesn’t give up It is determined to catch its shadow 4
wingspan ABOUT 5 INCHES 13 centimeters How Big Is a 28-Day-Old Barn Owl 6 6
Hello World Owlets are curious about their world They have a lot to learn Owlets aren’t ready to explore right away though Newly hatched owls are blind and helpless They don’t have feathers Their parents must keep them warm safe and full 30 20 10 0 pound 80 90 1 pound 50 40 60 70 WEIGHT about 75 POUND 3 kilogram 7
