The Owl Who Was Afraid of Heights
. . is not a children's book that I'm aware of but would be one I would have loved as a kid.
this post was submitted on 04 Aug 2025
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That would be pretty good! I was thinking you could show it fall but since they have a low terminal velocity it wasn't as scary to try and fail as it thought, but then I might get blamed when kids try to jump off the roof. This is why I stick to educating you guys. You're all adults and are responsible for your own actions. At least legally speaking... 😜
Pfft . . . fine
As an 80s kid, we jumped off everything and were fine. Dang litigious society these days. They ruin everything. It seems no fun to be a kid these days.
That's adorable
The little eyelashes make it look so innocent. 🥰
...helllo!...
Good stranger, may I trouble you for a bit of help here?
...certainly, what is up?...
That was supposed to be the owl's response to your greeting. 😄
...crap, swallowed the lede...
I do appreciate the eager willingness to help though! We have some of the best people in this community!