I am Emily the Owl: A tale from our wild and wonderful night skies

A rhyming picture book about an owl named Emily – written by bestselling poet Pam Ayres and illustrated by award-winning artist Nicola O'Byrne, creators of the bestselling I Am Oliver the Otter and I Am Hattie the Hare.

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 the much-loved poet, Pam Ayres.

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

From the loss of her cherished barn to finding hope and a new home, discover the resilience and beauty of barn owls like Emily in I am Emily the Owl. Learn what sustains these graceful hunters, from their hunts for voles and mice to the snug boxes that become their sanctuaries.

Beautifully illustrated by award-winning 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.

• | Author: Pam Ayres, Nicola O'Byrne
• | Publisher: Pan Macmillan
• | Publication Date: Sep 11, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781529067163
• | ISBN-10: 1529067162