Introducing children to well written and beautifully illustrated books will help build basic skills while providing for the aesthetic need for beauty and pleasure. This lesson is designed as an integrated literature and visual arts lesson, revolving around the story book, "Owl Moon," written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by John Schoenherr--the book won the Caldecott Medal in 1988. The lesson explains that the story describes a young child's adventure on a snowy winter evening searching for owls. According to the lesson, the intention is to have the book serve as an inspiration for an arts exploration that allows children to create a watercolor painting inspired by Schoenherr's illustrations. The lesson offers an overview; suggests a length and grade level; lists subjects and subtopics; cites dimensions of learning and intelligences being addressed; notes equipment and materials needed; lists teacher resources; and addresses National Standards for Arts Education. It identifies instructional objectives and strategies; provides a detailed, step-by-step instructional plan; and suggests assessment and extension activities. Contains 5 teacher references and a scoring rubric. (NKA)