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The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

By Jill Tomlinson

Adjectives

heartwarming reassuring charming

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Plop, a young barn owl, is scared of the dark and refuses to join his parents in nighttime hunting. To help him overcome his fear, his mother encourages him to explore the night. Along the way, Plop meets various characters—a boy awaiting fireworks, an old lady, a camper, a girl excited about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope, and a black cat—each sharing their love for the night. Through these encounters, Plop discovers that the dark is not so frightening after all.

About the author

Jill Tomlinson was a talented British author who loved writing animal stories for children. Her most famous books include 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' and 'The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home'. Jill’s gentle stories help young readers learn about animals and feelings in a fun and friendly way.

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2014

Community rating

Average score: 4.42

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