The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark and Other Stories

Author: Jill Tomlinson

Interest age: from c 3 years

Published on 27 August 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (Farshore) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 96 pages
245 x 275 | 560g

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 Darkfollows 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!