Jill Tomlinsonová se původně nechtěla stát spisovatelkou. Vystudovala operní zpěv a poté se rozhodla založit rodinu, zatímco její hlas dozrával. Nemoci však zasáhly a ona si musela najít jiný způsob, jak využít svou energii. Začala studovat žurnalistiku a už po třetí lekci se rozhodla, že chce psát pro děti. A tak také učinila! Její zvířecí příběhy jsou velmi oblíbené a patří mezi nejprodávanější dětské knihy již téměř čtyři desetiletí.
Zuzi je malá mourovatá kočička, která žije u rybáře a jeho čtyř synů v malé vesničce na francouzském pobřeží. Stejně jako jakákoliv jiná kočička, i Zuzi je velmi zvědavá, což ji dostane do potíží. Vleze totiž do koše horkovzdušného balónu – a balón ji odnese přes Lamanšský průliv až do Anglie! Jak jen se dostane zpátky do Francie? Nebude to snadné, ale Zuzi se nehodlá nechat odradit troškou vody.
Plop is a beautiful baby barn owl: he is fat and fluffy, with big, round eyes and soft, downy feathers. In fact, Plop is perfect in almost every way, except for just ONE thing ...Plop is afraid of the dark! And then one night he discovers that perhaps the dark isn't quite so scary as he feared, as he learns to embrace the dark and its wonders.
The inspiring story of a hen with as much pluck as she has cluckHilda is a small, speckled hen, and when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hilda's auntie has just had a family of chicks, and she's determined to visit them. But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her auntie's farm?
Three heart-warming classic stories full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson. Plop is a baby barn owl. He is perfect in every way - except for one thing. He's afraid of the dark! One day Suzy the cat finds herself flying away in a hot-air balloon. How is Suzy going to find her way home? Hilda is a small, speckled hen. When she makes up her mind to visit her new cousin chicks nothing can stop her! Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. This edition containing The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, The Cat Who Wanted to go Home and The Hen Who Wouldn’t Give Up is stunningly illustrated by Paul Howard – making it a terrific collection of stories for young readers.
ANIMAL STORIES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). 'Dark is wonderful ... ' Plop the baby Barn Owl is afraid of the dark. He's sure dark is nasty! Then Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark, and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope and a black cat who takes him exploring. Is Plop a night bird after all? Filled with gentle humour and comfort, this classic of children's literature is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard. Ages 7+
Private Peaceful explores the emotional journey of a young soldier during World War I, reflecting on his childhood and the harsh realities of war. Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp reimagines the classic tale, highlighting themes of adventure and magic as Aladdin discovers his destiny. The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark tells the heartwarming story of a young owl overcoming his fears, emphasizing themes of courage and self-discovery. Each adaptation brings a fresh perspective to beloved stories, making them accessible and engaging for a new audience.
One day, Suzy found a huge basket in a field. She climbed in, settled in the shade under a stool, and was soon fast asleep. When she woke up, the basket was in the sky! Suzy, the little French cat, has found herself in a hot-air balloon on its way to England! This is the start of Suzy's big adventure as she tries to make her way back home to France. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Jill Tomlinson's heartwarming story has been carefully edited to retain all her gently humorous style, while Paul Howard's lovely pastel images perfectly capture the spirit of this absorbing tale.
Otto is a penguin chick. He likes to play in the snow. But first he'll teach the other chicks all they need to know. Another heart-warming story from this popular author.
Pat is an adorable little sea otter. She likes turning up her toes and floating in the sea, chasing fish and asking a hundred and one questions. One day Pat's quiet life is turned upside down when she gets caught up in a pretty scary adventure.
Swing from the treetops with Pongo the mischievous gorilla. Play in the snow with Otto the furry penguin chick.