The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Jill Tomlinson, Paul Howard
A gorgeously illustrated picture book edition of the beloved classic children’s story about overcoming fears.
HRH the Duchess of Cambridge will be reading The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark on CBeebies Bedtime Stories on Sunday 13th February as part of Children’s Mental Health Week. 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 . . . Filled 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 picture book edition.Reviews
It’s not as good as the full version. Plop didn’t close his eyes and fall off his branch. But still get the overall gist of the story. After mummy knowing the full story from when she was a kid she said it feels like the book rushes through the story and it’s not as enjoyable
Lady Cilla Jellybaby 05.09.2024
I like the story of the little owl and how it became brave.
Esquire Gonzo Bobble-hat 18.08.2023
Like plop and how people help him to go from being a day owl to a night owl
Senor Itchy Partridge 26.07.2023
It was good
Anonymous 21.01.2023
I liked it and I liked the Owl. His name is Plop. I don't like bedtime.
Fairy Gloriana Peninsula 17.07.2022
I’m afraid if the dark like this plop
Officer Heroica Pudding-Basin 06.09.2021
i liked ir t because it tells me that its not only people who are afraid of the the dark and its nothing to be afraid of
Anonymous 29.08.2021
I like it because plop was being dramatic about the dark and he wanted to be a day bird
Madam July Bouncy-castle 11.08.2021
It made me happy. Plop was my favourite character.
Inspector Hercules Hoverboard 10.08.2021
I like the owl in this book because He was funny. This was a good book because Plop could hunt.
Lady Sapphire Birdbath 01.08.2021
I liked finding out about Plop and thought this book was funny. I loved the bit where the people thought Plop was a firework.
General Bunny Jamboree 13.07.2021
I thought it was a very nice book, and I would definitely like to recommend this book My favourite character was the owl because he was so cute.
Anonymous 11.07.2021
I read this book with my mummy and my little brother, we all really enjoyed it!
Duchess Honeycomb Hoverboard 21.06.2021
This book was so cute! The pictures are very sweet. The little owl is so afraid of the dark, he's scared of all the sounds, smells and shadows. It helped me know that I to can be scared but I can also face my fear and over come it just like plop!! I would recommend this book to all.
Fairy Venus Arlington 12.01.2021
I like the book because Plop is cute. Plop is my favourite character in the book. I would recommend this book to my friends. I read the book most nights.
Corporal Sandwich Peninsula 11.12.2020
It is about a little barn owl called plop who is afraid of the dark and by the end of the book he wasn't frightened anymore.
Fairy Rose Jellybaby 01.09.2020
I liked mother owl
Coach Natty Teacup 29.08.2020
My favourite character was Plop because he was cute. I enjoyed reading this book as it reminded me of all the fun things you can do in the dark!
Queen Bijou Bungalow 26.08.2020
It helped me to not be scared of the dark
Princess Petunia Pudding-Basin 24.08.2020
It was good I would give it to my friends.
Lady Bubbles Mystery 23.08.2020
