Discover the gentle magic of the dark with Jill Tomlinson's beloved classic, "The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark." This charming picture book offers comforting reassurance to young readers dealing with nighttime fears and anxieties, making it a perfect addition to any bedtime routine.

Plop, the Baby Barn Owl, shares a common fear—he is afraid of the dark. When he is sent down from his nest to learn more about the night, he meets a variety of characters, including a little boy waiting for fireworks, an old lady, a scout, and a girl who tells him about Father Christmas. Through these encounters, Plop begins to discover the magic hidden within the darkness.

• Filled with gentle humour and comforting reassurance regarding nighttime fears.
• Features beautiful four-color illustrations by Paul Howard.
• A timeless animal tale by acclaimed author Jill Tomlinson.
• Selected for CBeebies Bedtime Stories by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge for Children’s Mental Health Week.

• Author: Jill Tomlinson
• Format: Paperback Picture Book
• Binding: paperback
• Language: English
• Reading Age: 4 - 7 years (from customers)
• Print Length: 112 pages
• Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 9mm (12.9 x 19.8 x 0.9 cm)
• Weight: 430g
• ISBN-13: 978-1405271974
• Release Date: January 2, 2014

This illustrated edition by Farshore continues to delight generations of children, making bedtime a little less scary and a lot more magical.