Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Carmen Mok
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2025. Intermediate. 66 pages.
Orris and Timble are friends. Every night, Timble, the owl, comes to visit Orris, the rat, in the barn where he lives. Orris then tells Timble a story from one of the many books that have been abandoned in his home. Night after night, the rat weaves magical tales for the young owl until one day the owl is not so little anymore. Then, one evening Timble doesn't come, nor the evening after. Orris begins to worry that Timble has forgotten him. Is their friendship over?
Though the text in this book is sparse, the emotional gravity that DiCamillo is able to imbue in her words is wonderous. The story is gently complimented by the soft and spare drawings of Mok, really giving young readers the ability to deeply empathize with the plight of the old rat. Lost and Found is perfect for 7 through 9-year-olds who love tales of friendship. Be sure to check out the first in this series, The Beginning, as well.
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