The magical and reassuring tale about baby barn owl Plop is a beloved children’s classic! 
As read by HRH the Duchess of Cambridge on CBeebies Bedtime Stories!\nPlop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark . . .\nThe 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 . . .\nFilled with gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations, 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! 
An abridged board book edition, for readers aged 3+. 
Jill Tomlinson's book 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 07-02-2022.

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark: as read by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge on CBeebies Bedtime Stories

Children's Books

Tomlinson, Jill

Animals

Farshore

Despite the objection of her keeper, a small, brown, speckled hen decides to raise a family of chicks.

Hilda: The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up

Harcourt Childrens Books

The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up

Hellard, Susan

Egmont Childrens Books

One of a series of reissues of Jill Tomlinson's stories about young animals getting to grips with life. The books have line drawings by Susan Hellard, who was the illustrator of "Time to Get Up" and the "Dilly" series.

Gorilla Who Wanted To Grow

The Otter Who Wanted to Know (Read Alouds) (Read Aloud Books)

illustrated by Joanne Cole

METHUEN

Jill Tomlinsons Favourite Animal Tales 6 Books Collection Set

Egmont Books

DEAN The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Dean & Son

DEAN The Cat who Wanted to go Home

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Chivers North Amer

Owls are supposed to be night birds, but Plop, a young barn owl, is afraid of the dark, despite how much other people and animals tell him they enjoy it, in a title first published with black-and-white illustrations in 1968.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Candlewick

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