The Owl Who Was Afraid and Other Stories

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A beautifully illustrated collection of three of Jill Tomlinson's beloved animal picture books, filled with gentle humour and comfort - perfect for bedtime!

A great-value paperback collection, stories stunningly illustrated by Paul Howard:• The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark follows Plop, a baby owl afraid of the dark, as he discovers the magic of nighttime adventures and meets new friends along the way.• In The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out, young Otto the penguin faces life's challenges at the bottom of the world and learns the importance of caring for others.• In The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home, curious Suzy the striped cat is carried across the Channel in a hot air balloon, embarking on a charming adventure full of humour and determination.Perfect reading for bedtime for ages 3 and up!

About the author

Paul Howard studied graphic design in Leicester, graduating in 1989 with first class honours. For a time he worked in London's Natural History Museum. He lives in Ireland. He won the Blue Peter Children's Book Award 2001.