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The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Slipcase

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Sep 2026
September 1, 2026
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General Fiction General Fiction
Pages
32

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Discover a brand-new slipcased hardback edition of the beloved classic picture book story about overcoming fears, featuring Plop the Baby Owl – the perfect gift for young readers.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.

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First Edition Sep 2026 HarperCollins ISBN 0008799504
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