The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark and Other Stories

A new bumper collection of children’s illustrated picture book stories for 2026

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 night time 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!