As your students graduate from picture books to early chapter books, capturing their imaginations with fun, memorable reads will be key. Part of the Branches line of books, Rebecca Elliott’s best-selling series, Owl Diaries entices early readers with adorable characters and adventurous plots. 

Written from a first-person perspective, the Owl Diaries follows Eva Wingdale, an owlet who lives in the sprawling city of Treetopolis, and her fun adventures, like going camping and hosting a sleepover.

Begin with Owl Diaries #1: Eva’s Treetop Festival, where Eva volunteers to organize a spring festival at her school but is over her head. After all, there’s just so much to do in very little time! Eva must weigh all of her options to get things done — including asking the mean girl, Sue, for help. Will Eva be able to get this festival off the ground and have fun with her friends? 

In the latest edition to the series, Owl Diaries #17: Eva in the Band, Eva is ready to attend the Woodlandstock Music Festival. But when a band in the lineup can’t make it, Eva and her friends are ready to step in. Students will love reading about Eva’s journey to get her band together and rock out at the festival. 

Because these books are written as a first-hand account, the Owl Diaries series also encourages students to try their own hand at journaling, which has tremendous benefits, like practicing their writing skills, sharpening their vocabulary, and putting their emotions into words. Use this series to practice writing and journaling with your students with simple prompts based on Eva’s entries. 

Shop all of the sweet books in the Owl Diaries series below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store.