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While the Owls Were Reading

By Poppy Loxley

A heartwarming Christmas story filled with owls, books, and woodland magic — perfect for creatve kids ages 3–12.

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🎬 See the Story in Motion!

🦉 While the Owls Were Reading: A Christmas of Books and Magic invites young readers into a snowy treetop world filled with lantern-lit reading, woodland friendship, and a little Christmas magic.


Follow Pip the Owl and his tiny magical moth companion, Mothwin, as they journey through snowy branches, cozy treetop homes, and moonlit woodland scenes—sharing stories, discovering hidden surprises, and celebrating imagination, kindness, and the joy of books.


Inside this 79-page holiday adventure:

A gentle rhyming Christmas story made for cozy read-alouds

Seek-and-find moments, coloring activities, and owl fun facts

Dreamy mixed-media illustrations blending photography, felt, wool, thread, stitched textures, and storybook details

A warm, imaginative Christmas experience filled with books, friendship, creativity, and woodland wonder


Perfect for curious young readers ages 3–12, snowy afternoons, bedtime reading, and holiday gifting.


Love the Snowy Treetop Artwork?
Bring a little of Pip and Mothwin’s winter magic home with a storybook wall print featuring artwork from While the Owls Were Reading. Perfect for reading nooks, children’s rooms, playrooms, and cozy winter décor.


Available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover. 


Purchases are completed securely through Amazon. 🎁


Your next cozy Christmas adventure is just a click away. 


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Take a Peek Inside the Pages!

What a lovely book! Beauty and magic on every page. It’s for my granddaughter and I loved finding every item myself. - Laureljean​​

Bring the Story Home

Decorate your child’s space with storybook-inspired wall art from the Cozy Critter world. These whimsical woodland illustrations feature beloved characters and handcrafted textures found throughout the books.

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Pair the book and print together for a thoughtful, screen-free gift set.

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Mix and match your favorite characters to create a cozy woodland gallery.

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