The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark is a classic, tender chapter book about Plop, a baby Barn Owl who is scared of the dark night. Plop’s mother encourages him to go out and talk to various characters—a little boy, a woman setting off fireworks, an old lady—who each tell him how wonderful the dark is for different reasons. The book is a gentle and effective story for tackling common childhood fears. Jill Tomlinson uses simple, comforting prose to show Plop slowly overcoming his fear through exposure, understanding, and kindness, making it a perfect, reassuring read for any child who has ever been afraid of the dark.
