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The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (Paperback)

by Jill Tomlinson (Author), Paul Howard (Illustrator)
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  • Paperback: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd; New edition edition (1 Sep 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405201770
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405201773
  • Product Dimensions: 25 x 23 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 26,664 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Plop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing - he is afraid of the dark. "Dark is nasty" he says and so he won't go hunting with his parents. Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope and a black cat who takes him exploring. He realizes that through these encounters that dark is super after all.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best bedtime storybook ever written, 29 Jun 2004
By Chrestomanci (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (Paperback)
If you know a little someone who is afraid of the dark, then this book will cure them in one week ... guaranteed!

The story is about a young barn owl called Plop, who has the same problem. The plot is divided into seven little chapters (read one per night until cured). Each one is a satisfying tale in which Plop learns something new about the dark each night: dark is exciting, dark is kind, dark is fun, dark is necessary, dark is fascinating, dark is wonderful ... and dark is beautiful. Plop isn't convinced immediately, but by the seventh night he's looking at the dark through new eyes!

This is without doubt the most perfect bedtime story book ever written. It has been loved by children for generations - and will doubtless continue to be a firm favourite!

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Many fond memories, 12 Nov 2006
This review is from: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (Paperback)
Recently, a very close friend of mine who went to school with me reminded me of this book. Our year two teacher had read it to us when we were younger. It must have been my favourite book of the time.

It is about a little owl who is too afraid to venture out of his nest at night. Along his epic journey to get over his fear, he meets all kinds of children who help him.

It is a wonderful book. If you have small children or younger brothers or sisters, do consider getting this for them. Its a lovely story.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that needs no formal introduction, 5 Feb 2008
By A B CeDar - See all my reviews
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from Jill Tomlinson

Large paperback with 40 high quality shiny pages in the popular 2-page spread format.
Beautifully illustrated throughout, by Paul Howard.

From the back cover:-
`Plop is a baby barn owl.
He is the same as every baby Barn Owl that has ever been - except for one thing....he is afraid of the dark.
Beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard, this stunning new picture book is based on Jill Tomlinson's classic story.'

Example of text:-
"I don't want to be a night bird," Plop told his Mummy.
"Dark is nasty."
"You don't know that," she said. "You'd better find out about the dark before you make up your mind. Look, there's a little boy down there. Go and ask him."
So Plop, who was quite new at flying, took a deep breath and flew down........

In his quest to ease his fears, and with his Mummy's advice, Plop goes on to meet an old lady, a boy guarding a camp-fire, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope and a black cat who takes him exploring.

From these encounters, Plop comes to realize that the dark is not so nasty after all:-

The little boy said that DARK IS EXCITING.
The old lady said that DARK IS KIND.
The boy at the campfire said DARK IS FUN.
The little girl said DARK IS NECESSARY.
The man with the telescope said DARK IS WONDERFUL.
The black cat said DARK IS BEAUTIFUL.

and by the end of this delightful book, Plop has a different opinion on being a night bird as he joins his Mum and Dad to do what all barn owls do!
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5.0 out of 5 stars You must read the owl who was afraid of the dark!
This is a must for all children between the ages of five and nine. It will become one of their favourites.
Published 4 days ago by Mr. Robert Shepherd

5.0 out of 5 stars Owl
My son requested this book for his children as he had had it as a child, the children loved it and the book was nicely printed and illustrated
Published 1 month ago by Ms. A. L. Holt

5.0 out of 5 stars Infinitely charming
A charming story about the titular owl and his aversion to doing what owls do best - roaming the countryside at night. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Binro The Heretic

4.0 out of 5 stars lovely book
I loved this book as a child and was so pleased to see it on here that I bought it as a gift for my friend's daughter. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Petty

5.0 out of 5 stars Plop is perfect
I've loved this book since I was little. It's a perfect bedtime story book for young children, perhaps more so if the name of the owl invited giggles! Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. J. Pownall

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
This book is charming. It is about an owl 'Plop' who is afraid of the dark and so is encouraged by his parents to find out about it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by C. Slingsby

5.0 out of 5 stars Pine Class Review
In a dark, spooky, grey, forest a young barn owl called Plop sat on a branch outside his family's nest. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pine Class

5.0 out of 5 stars Ash Class' Review
This is a story about an owl that was afraid of the dark. He is called Plop. Plop is a barn owl, who is ALWAYS hungry! Plop is terrified of the dark. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. J. L. Pereira

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book but watch out for the abridged version!
I loved this book when I was a child and was desperate to buy a copy for our little boy as our old copy was rather "well used". Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Megan E. Howarth

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kids Book
I still remember this from primary school, so it surely must be a great little story. I also remember being slightly tickled, as a 7 year old, by the fact that the Owl is called... Read more
Published 19 months ago by James

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