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Oliver's Wood

By Sue Hendra

Oliver the owl stays awake till sunrise—and discovers daytime holds a surprising secret.

charming engaging heartwarming

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 5 readers

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Nature

What is Oliver's Wood about?

Oliver the owl loves his nocturnal adventures with friends like spiky hedgehogs and stripy badgers. One night, he stays awake to witness the sun for the first time. Eager to share his discovery, Oliver finds his friends asleep and encounters unfamiliar daytime creatures. When night falls, he reunites with his friends and shares his incredible tale, highlighting the wonders of both night and day.

About the author

Sue Hendra is a much-loved author and illustrator who creates fun and colourful books for children. She is best known for her story 'Supertato', about a superhero potato who saves the day in the supermarket. Sue’s stories are full of silly adventures and friendly characters that make reading exciting and enjoyable!

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2014

First published

1996

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