The Horn Book Magazine, in a review of the board book edition of
Owl Babies, wrote "too much text on each spread, destroying the pace of the original and demanding too much of the board-book audience." while
Booklist, suggested "This story will strike a familiar chord in every small child who has been afraid when left by his or her parent, and parents will perhaps gain a new understanding of how a small child might feel when he or she is left." and concluded "A wonderful "read to me" book for nap time, story time, or bedtime."
Booktrust called it "reassuring and stunningly illustrated" and
The Guardian described it as "the best owl family" in a children's book.
Owl Babies has also been reviewed by
Publishers Weekly,
Kirkus Reviews,
Books for Keeps, and Early Childhood Ireland. ==References==