Title: A Mama for Owen
Author: Marion Dane Bauer
Copyright Date: 2007
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Possible Theme: Family, Hippopotamus, Tortoise, Friends, Africa
Personal Response: A Mama
for Owen is a true tale of a baby
hippo (named Owen) losing his mother in a flood. Owen was rescued by the
wildlife service and brought to a nature preserve. There he befriended a 130 year
old tortoise named Mzee. Owen follows Mzee, sleeps with his head on Mzee, and
eats alongside Mzee. This story makes me tear up every time I read it. The
illustrations by John Butler show such emotion. It’s a story that really
portrays that animals have feelings of friendship and belonging.
Student Journal Entry: Friends can help you during hard times. Mzee was
a good friend to Owen. Write about a time you needed a good friend?
Activity: A hippo and a tortoise are two unlikely friends. Draw a picture of
other animals that would not normally become friends.
Website: Click HERE to find real pictures of Owen and Mzee. There is also a
documentary, fun games, and facts about the nature preserve that took in Owen
and Mzee.
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