Synopses & Reviews
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 through these encounters that dark is super after all.
Review
“‘The dark is scary, Plop tells Mommy Barn Owl, who wisely instructs him to learn a bit more about it before passing judgment.…As for the round, plump, and utterly fetching owl himself, hes an irresistible ball of fluff who may well convert a host of readers to nighttimes appeal.” —Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Jill Tomlinsons gently instructive animal tales have had an enduring appeal, delighting children for decades. Funny and reassuring, and now beautifully repackaged, these are books to enjoy time and time again. Illustrator Paul Howard has collaborated on many books, including Bravest Ever Bear, written by the renowned Allan Ahlberg.