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The Great Gift Swap: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #23)

By Rebecca Elliott
Series: Owl Diaries
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In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends celebrate the winter holiday, Moonfest! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends celebrate the winter holiday, Moonfest!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

Treetopolis is getting ready for Moonfest, a holiday celebrating the longest night of the year. The owls decorate their trees, have a community sing-along, and play in the snow. And this year, Eva and her class are having a secret gift swap! But when Eva draws George's name, she is stumped about what to make for him. Eva wants to learn more about George so she can give him the best gift ever. But she also has to make decorations, bake cookies, and wrap presents for her entire family. Will Eva have time to get everything done before Moonfest?

With full-colour artwork on every page, colour-coded speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers!

Continue this book series with Eva the Owlet, an Apple TV+ original series!

Series: Owl Diaries

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  • Eva and the New Teacher: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #21)
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  • Eva Saves the Day: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #22)
    In the next instalment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends find and take care of some mysterious eggs! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page,...
    By Rebecca Elliott
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  • The Great Gift Swap: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #23)
    In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends celebrate the winter holiday, Moonfest! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will...
    By Rebecca Elliott
    Paperback
    $3300
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • The Owlympic Games: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #20)
    In the next instalment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva competes in the Owlympic Games! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence...
    By Rebecca Elliott
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781546127130

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rebecca Elliott

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 350g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Rebecca Elliott Series: Owl Diaries

About the Author

Rebecca Elliott has illustrated many children's books, including Kiss, Kiss Good Night. She wrote and illustrated the New York Times bestselling Owl Diaries series, the Unicorn Diaries series, Just Because, and Zoo Girl, which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives with her family in the countryside of Suffolk, England.

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