The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark

By Jill Tomlinson

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 Princess of Wales

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Publish Date: 1968

Children’s book.

Plop the Baby Barn Owl is afraid of the dark. He is so scared he won’t even go hunting with his family. So Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole, where he will meet a series of friends who will convince him that perhaps there is a little bit of magic in the dark after all. A reassuring and comforting story for all young readers who are afraid of the dark.