The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
- Subject
- Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Board Book
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Collins Crime Club
- Size
- 16.8 cm × 17.0 cm
- ISBN
- 9780008498986
A board book edition of the beloved classic picture book story about overcoming fears, featuring Plop the Baby Owl – the perfect gift for young readers.
Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark …
The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries…
· A sumptuous slipcased hardback edition of the much-loved abridged picture book.
· This uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever.
· Filled with Jill Tomlinson’s gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations from Paul Howard.
About the creators
Jill TomlinsonAuthor
Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories are much-loved and have been best-selling children’s books for nearly four decades.
Paul HowardIllustrator
Paul Howard studied graphic design in Leicester, graduating in 1989 with first class honours. For a time he worked in London's Natural History Museum. He lives in Ireland. He won the Blue Peter Children’s Book Award 2001.
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What reviewers said
“One of our absolute favourites”
‘Utterly beguiling’ – Lucy Mangan, Guardian
‘I loved this book as a little girl and listening to my own children reading it has brought back so many wonderful memories. A comforting story to help children face their fears and grow in confidence with the help of others.’
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