To be scared is a natural thing for children. Fear, as other positive and negative feelings, is a part of life. Thus, it is not a problem if a child is sometimes insecure or doubtful and fantasizes about dreadful creatures and obstacles to be defeated; however it is also important to show them what they really can and must overcome, so that they understand that life is only complete with our fears.

Duration: 50 minutes

Original English language book edition of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark first published in 1968 by Egmont UK Limited, The Yellow Building, 1 Nicholas Road, London W11 4AN, United Kingdom. Copyright © The Estate of Jill Tomlinson 1968. All rights reserved.