A rhyming picture book about an owl named Emily by beloved UK poet Pam Ayres, with captivating illustrations from award winner Nicola O’Byrne, creators of the I Am Oliver the Otter and I Am Hattie the Hare.

Did you ever see us, in these fields and grassy places?
Sensed our silent wings; glimpsed our exquisite heart-shaped faces?

Follow Emily the barn owl on an extraordinary journey through her life in the fields, unveiling the fascinating world of these secretive and enchanting creatures, written in rhyme by poet Pam Ayres. From the loss of her cherished barn to finding hope and a new home, discover the resilience and beauty of barn owls like Emily. Learn what sustains these graceful hunters, from their hunts for voles and mice to the snug boxes that become their sanctuaries.

Beautifully illustrated by artist Nicola O’Byrne, I am Emily the Owl is the third book in Pam Ayres’s Animal Stories series. Bursting with natural facts interwoven throughout the story, and with an information spread at the end that includes tips on how to spot these majestic creatures.