paul howard

<p>The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark</p>

<p>A gorgeously illustrated picture book edition of the beloved classic children's story about overcoming fears.</p>

<p>HRH the Duchess of Cambridge will be reading The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark on CBeebies Bedtime Stories on Sunday 13th February as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.</p>

<p>Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark . . .</p>

<p>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 . . .</p>

<p>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!</p>

<p>An abridged picture book edition.</p>

<p>Aldrin Adams And The Cheese Nightmares</p>

<p>*Shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year - Irish Book Awards*</p>

<p>The laugh-out-loud funny children's book from Number-One-Bestselling Ross O'Carroll Kelly author, Paul Howard. Illustrated throughout by Lee Cosgrove.</p>

<p>An adventure full of mystery, magic and cheeses that seriously, SERIOUSLY pong!</p>

<p>ALDRIN ADAMS is an ordinary boy with an EXTRAORDINARY SUPERPOWER. When he eats cheese just before he goes to sleep, he can enter into other people's dreams . . . AND THEIR NIGHTMARES!</p>

<p>But why has he got this power? And what is he supposed to do with it?</p>

<p>HE NEEDS ANSWERS . . . AND FAST!</p>

<p>What Aldrin doesn't realize is that he is being watched by a MYSTERIOUS, SUPERNATURAL VILLAIN who's creating nightmares for millions of children every night.</p>

<p>Will an ordinary boy, armed with his pet frog and the STINKIEST CHEESE in the world, be enough to stop him?</p>

<p>A brilliantly funny, heartwarming story, perfect for fans of David Baddiel and Sam Copeland.</p>