Hootie Lou alphabet picture book cover by Joey Acker featuring Hootie Lou the owl

Hootie Lou

Oh no! Hootie Lou has lost all his letters! Can you help him get them back?

Hootie Lou the owl has a big problem. His letters have gone missing, and he needs your help to find them!

In Hootie Lou, young readers join a playful alphabet adventure filled with silly rhymes, colorful illustrations, and plenty of opportunities to participate. Whenever Hootie Lou calls out "Hootie Hoo," children can join in and help bring the missing letters back.

With its catchy rhythm, interactive storytelling, and fun alphabet theme, this children's picture book turns learning the ABCs into an entertaining read-aloud experience.

But will Hootie Lou get all his letters back? You'll have to sing along and find out!

Inside this book, readers will enjoy:

  • A funny, interactive alphabet adventure starring Hootie Lou the owl

  • Rhyming text that encourages children to participate and read along

  • A playful call-and-response experience with Hootie Lou's signature "Hootie Hoo!"

  • Colorful illustrations and large, easy-to-read text that make learning letters enjoyable

  • A free companion sing-along video that brings the alphabet adventure to life

Meet Hootie Lou, the owl from The Wonder Who Crew™!

Readers of The Wonder Who Crew™ books may already recognize Hootie Lou, the little owl hiding throughout the series. Now he's the star of his very own interactive alphabet picture book!

Written by Joey Acker, Hootie Lou combines early literacy, humor, and music in a story designed to get young readers involved. Rather than simply listening, children can call out, repeat familiar phrases, and join Hootie Lou on his mission to recover the missing alphabet.

With its rhythmic storytelling and engaging participation, this picture book is a fun choice for preschool circle time, kindergarten alphabet lessons, first-grade read-alouds, homeschooling, and bedtime reading.

Perfect for:

Preschoolers, kindergartners, early elementary students, parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for a funny alphabet picture book that makes learning letters exciting. It also makes a thoughtful gift for beginning readers, a classroom addition for ABC activities, and a fun companion for children who enjoy singing and participating during story time.

Recommended for ages 3–8.

Read along. Sing along. Hootie Hoo!

Book Details

Author: Joey Acker

Series Connection: The Wonder Who Crew™ companion

Publisher: Joey and Melanie Acker

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 34

Publication Date: July 27, 2021

ISBN: 9781951046286

Recommended Ages: 3–8