He stayed up watching
far and wide for any
sign of humans.

Suddenly the bush in front of him
crackled and shook.

“Aww!” Mr Owl was trapped
in the hands of a small boy.
Owl hooted and ruffl ed his feathers.
There was even a toot.

“Please don’t roast me!
Take the other animals.
I am too wise to be eaten –
I won’t be as delicious.”