Olive Owlsly & The Moon-Egg Mystery
A bedtime desert tale about wonder, starry skies, and the magic of imagination
by Heather Jablow
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Pub Date Sep 08 2025 | Archive Date Sep 11 2025
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Description
Why does the moon look so round? So full? So… egg-like?
Olive Owlsly is a curious, dreamy little owl with big thoughts and even bigger questions, especially about the night sky.
One windy night in California's Anza-Borrego Desert, Olive stares up at the glowing sky and wonders if the moon isn't just full, but egg-shaped, and maybe even ready to hatch.
Armed with her Emergency Adventure Kit (string, goggles, and a single cracker), Olive sets off to learn more. With gentle guidance from her favorite teacher, Ms. Quiverleaf, she discovers that imagination, wonder, and quiet courage can make even the stillest nights feel magical.
Set beneath the stars and desert winds, Olive Owlsly & The Moon-Egg Mystery is a cozy, heartwarming bedtime story. It supports social-emotional learning (SEL) through themes of curiosity, creative thinking, and emotional self-trust.
Perfect for:
- Kids ages 4 to 8
- Dreamy readers who love animals, stars, and big "what ifs"
- Parents, educators, and therapists looking for gentle stories that explore big feelings
- Families seeking a thoughtful, funny, and imaginative bedtime read
This is the first story featuring Olive Owlsly, a desert dreamer with a big imagination and an even bigger heart.
A Note From the Publisher
I’m so excited to share Olive’s first adventure with you. As a debut children’s author, I’m especially grateful for any feedback you’re willing to share, both in your NetGalley review and in your private notes, before final publication. Your thoughts will help ensure Olive’s story is the best it can be.
I hope you enjoy reading Olive's story as much as I've enjoyed writing it.
— Heather Jablow
Writer, Illustrator & Desert Dreamers Club founder
DesertDreamersClub.com
Advance Praise
Be among the first to meet Olive Owlsly in this exclusive NetGalley ARC! Enjoy a cozy bedtime adventure set under the desert stars and help spread the word by sharing your honest review.
Be among the first to meet Olive Owlsly in this exclusive NetGalley ARC! Enjoy a cozy bedtime adventure set under the desert stars and help spread the word by sharing your honest review.
Marketing Plan
- ARC available on NetGalley from Aug–Sep 2025
- YouTube read-along video
- Social media promotion on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube (@DesertDreamersClub)
- Outreach to parenting and educator groups online
- Local bookstore and library events in California
- BookFunnel campaign
- Inclusion in the Desert Dreamers Club newsletter and website activities
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798999279125 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 30 |
Links
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Laurel Z, Educator
Great book to encourage children to use their imaginations. It reminded me of something Mr. Rogers would read on his show. And I mean that as a huge compliment. Very sweet and cozy illustrations.
Victoria V, Educator
A lovely story about imagination, and perfect for bedtime reading. We loved imagining what could be in the Moon-Egg (myself and four year old), and we both loved the illustrations. A great book to start conversations about imagination, and for those of us that don’t live near a desert, what it is and all the plants and animals that live in them!
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