Titles in This Set The Cat Who Wanted To Go Home The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up The Otter Who Wanted To Know The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark The Penguin Who Wanted To Find Out The Gorilla Who Wanted To Grow Up The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure Product Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780603575549 Publisher: Egmont Age Range: 5-7 years Overview Meet a whole menagerie of unforgettable animal friends in this seven-book paperback collection of Jill Tomlinson's Favourite Animal Tales. Gentle, funny and quietly reassuring, these timeless stories follow curious young creatures as they learn about the world, face their worries and grow in confidence. From a barn owl who is scared of the dark to a wonderfully determined little hen, each tale blends warmth, humour and real natural-history detail. Perfect for children aged 5-7 building reading confidence, this beautifully collected set makes an ideal shared bedtime read or a treasured first library of classic animal adventures. About the Books Each story stars a different young animal on its own small but meaningful journey. In The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark , Plop the baby barn owl is perfect in almost every way, except that he is scared of the dark, until new friends help him see the night differently. The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home follows Suzy, a little French cat who drifts off in a hot-air balloon basket and must find her way home across the Channel. The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up introduces Hilda, a small, speckled and hugely determined hen. In The Otter Who Wanted to Know , inquisitive sea otter Pat learns to find answers for herself when adventure strikes. The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out follows curious chick Otto as he explores life at the bottom of the world. The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up sees mischievous Pongo discover that growing up means more than thumping your chest. And in The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure , a young aardvark sets out to discover exactly where it belongs. Written with tenderness and gentle humour, each tale rewards young readers with satisfying, confidence-building endings. Key Benefits Seven complete classic stories in one value paperback collection Ideal for children aged 5-7 growing in reading confidence Gentle themes of curiosity, courage and overcoming fears Perfect for shared bedtime reading and read-aloud sessions Blends warm storytelling with real animal facts A lovely gift and a treasured addition to any child's bookshelf About the Author Jill Tomlinson (1931-1976) was a beloved British children's author best known for her charming stories about young animals. She originally trained as an opera singer before taking a journalism course, which convinced her that she wanted to write for children. Her first book, The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up , was followed by a series of tender, funny animal tales, including her best-loved title, The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark . Though she died in 1976, her warm, reassuring stories have delighted generations of young readers and remain firm favourites today. Why You'll Love This Collection These are the kind of stories children remember for life, gentle, funny and full of heart. With seven brilliant tales in one set, there is a new animal friend waiting on every page, making this collection perfect for bedtime, story time or a gift that keeps on giving. Please Note: This is the UK paperback edition (ISBN 9780603575549). Cover as shown. Dispatched quickly with fast, free UK delivery.