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title: "Board Book"
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# Timeless bedtime story with resilience theme Narrated by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Abridged board book edition Board Book

**Price:** £11.43
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 👑📚 Discover bedtime magic with a royal touch – courage never sounded so enchanting!

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- **What is this?** Board Book
- **How much does it cost?** £11.43 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Royal Narration:** Experience the soothing voice of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, adding a unique touch of elegance and calm to bedtime.
- • **Emotional Resilience:** A heartwarming story that gently encourages children to face their fears, fostering courage and confidence from an early age.
- • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Ranked top 25 in Children's Books on Birds and top 100 in Bedtime & Dream Books, trusted by thousands of parents worldwide.
- • **Enchanting Illustrations:** Filled with charming, gentle artwork that captivates young imaginations and enhances the magical nighttime adventure.
- • **Perfect for Early Readers:** A beautifully abridged board book edition designed for children aged 3+, making it ideal for little hands and growing minds.

## Overview

‘The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark’ is a beloved children’s board book narrated by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Perfectly abridged for ages 3+, it combines gentle humor, heartwarming illustrations, and a timeless message of resilience to help young readers overcome their fears. With a 4.7-star rating from over 1,600 reviews and top rankings in children’s bedtime and bird-themed books, this story is a must-have for nurturing courage and calm at bedtime.

## Description

As read by HRH the Duchess of Cambridge on CBeebies Bedtime Stories ! Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark . . . The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries . . . Filled with gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations, this uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever! An abridged board book edition, for young readers aged 3+.

Review: Great story lovely illustrations - Brilliant illustrations and lovely story - great tool to help those young afraid of the dark
Review: Brilliant book with lovely illustrations - This was one of my favourites as a little girl, not liking the dark nights this book made me think about night time. Lovely story and adventures of Plop the Barn owl

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 10,023 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 24 in Children's Books on Birds 55 in Children's Bedtime & Dream Books 76 in Fiction About Emotions & Feelings for Children |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,680 Reviews |

## Images

![Board Book - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-f0UgfINS.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great story lovely illustrations
*by V***A on 24 October 2025*

Brilliant illustrations and lovely story - great tool to help those young afraid of the dark

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant book with lovely illustrations
*by A***K on 23 November 2024*

This was one of my favourites as a little girl, not liking the dark nights this book made me think about night time. Lovely story and adventures of Plop the Barn owl

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy reading for bedtime
*by L***E on 31 March 2026*

Lovely gift for 3 year old that loves iwls

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*Last updated: 2026-08-12*