{"title":"Jill Tomlinson's Favourite Animal Tales","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"jill-tomlinson-favourite-animal-tales-7-books-collection-ages-5-7-paperback","title":"Jill Tomlinson's Favourite Animal Tales 7 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cat Who Wanted To Go Home\u003cbr\u003eThe Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up\u003cbr\u003eThe Otter Who Wanted To Know\u003cbr\u003eThe Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark\u003cbr\u003eThe Penguin Who Wanted To Find Out\u003cbr\u003eThe Gorilla Who Wanted To Grow Up\u003cbr\u003eThe Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780603575549\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Egmont\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: 5-7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach story stars a different young animal on its own small but meaningful journey. In \u003cem\u003eThe Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003cem\u003eThe Cat Who Wanted to Go Home\u003c\/em\u003e follows Suzy, a little French cat who drifts off in a hot-air balloon basket and must find her way home across the Channel. \u003cem\u003eThe Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up\u003c\/em\u003e introduces Hilda, a small, speckled and hugely determined hen. In \u003cem\u003eThe Otter Who Wanted to Know\u003c\/em\u003e, inquisitive sea otter Pat learns to find answers for herself when adventure strikes. \u003cem\u003eThe Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out\u003c\/em\u003e follows curious chick Otto as he explores life at the bottom of the world. \u003cem\u003eThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up\u003c\/em\u003e sees mischievous Pongo discover that growing up means more than thumping your chest. And in \u003cem\u003eThe Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven complete classic stories in one value paperback collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for children aged 5-7 growing in reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle themes of curiosity, courage and overcoming fears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for shared bedtime reading and read-aloud sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends warm storytelling with real animal facts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lovely gift and a treasured addition to any child's bookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJill 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, \u003cem\u003eThe Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up\u003c\/em\u003e, was followed by a series of tender, funny animal tales, including her best-loved title, \u003cem\u003eThe Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e. Though she died in 1976, her warm, reassuring stories have delighted generations of young readers and remain firm favourites today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK paperback edition (ISBN 9780603575549). 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