Books by Jill Tomlinson

Presents three rites of passage plays for the young person in all of us, adapted from the books of three best-selling authors. These plays are suitable for various ages.

The classic story about a cat in danger of using up all of her nine lives from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.

A heart-warming classic children's story from Jill Tomlinson about a Gorilla who's looking to the future. Pongo is a young gorilla who lives in the mountains of Africa. He has long glossy black hair and a black shiny nose. But Pongo can't wait to grow up, when he will have a silver back like his father's and a big chest that he can thump.

A charming story about an adorable sea otter from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.

Hilda the hen is very excited. Her auntie has had a family of new chicks, and she is determined to go and visit them. But how is she to travel the five miles to her auntie's farm? There is only one thing for it - she will have to hitch a lift. By the author of "The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark".

A heart-warming classic full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson.

A gorgeously illustrated picture book edition of the beloved classic children's story about overcoming fears. Now in a gorgeous and durable board book format with a luxury hardback cover, perfect for little hands.Plop, the baby barn owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing -he is afraid of the dark! Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from the nest-hole to find out more about the dark, and on his travels he meets a little boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a little girl who tells him about Father Christmas and many others. It's not long before Plop finds out thatDARK IS SUPER!A comforting story filled with gentle humour and Paul Howard's warm and soothing illustrations, Jill Tomlinson's The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Darkhas been enjoyed for decades by parents and children who want to snuggle down with a good read.Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinson's bestselling animal stories have been adored by children the world over for nearly four decades.Paul Howard is an extraordinarily talented artist who has illustrated many award-winning books from authors such as Allan Ahlberg, Jeanne Willis and Michael Rosen, which have delighted children and adults alike across the world.