The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Jill Tomlinson author Paul Howard illustrator
Format:Board book
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:30th Sep '21
Should be back in stock very soon
The beloved children’s illustrated classic picture book
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.
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.
“One of our absolute favourites” – Zoe Ball
‘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.’ – HRH The Duchess of Cambridge
ISBN: 9780008498986
Dimensions: 160mm x 180mm x 7mm
Weight: 400g
32 pages