Discover a brand-new stunningly foiled slipcased hardback edition of the beloved classic picture book story about overcoming fears, featuring Plop the Baby Owl – the perfect gift for young readers or nostalgic older ones!

Discover a brand-new stunningly foiled slipcased hardback edition of the beloved classic picture book story about overcoming fears, featuring Plop the Baby Owl – the perfect gift for young readers or nostalgic older ones!

Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark …

The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries…

· A sumptuous slipcased hardback edition of the much-loved abridged picture book.

· This uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever.

· Filled with Jill Tomlinson’s gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations from Paul Howard.

Details

ISBN13: 9780008799502
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 32
Edition:
Publication Date: 04 Aug 2026
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication City, Country: United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 25.1(H)x28.1(L)x0.5(W)720
Weight (gm): 720

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

“One of our absolute favourites” – Zoe Ball
‘Utterly beguiling’ – Lucy Mangan, Guardian
‘I loved this book as a little girl and listening to my own children reading it has brought back so many wonderful memories. A comforting story to help children face their fears and grow in confidence with the help of others.’ – HRH The Duchess of Cambridge