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Jill Tomlinson

Jill Tomlinson

  • 5 stars across 28 books
Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinson's animal stories are much-loved and have been best-selling children's books for nearly four decades.
2nd January 2014

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

"One of our absolute favourites" - Zoe Ball ''Utterly beguili... MoreThe Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

(41 reviews) Review
2nd January 2014

The Otter Who Wanted to Know

A charming story about an adorable sea otter from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. ... MoreThe Otter Who Wanted to Know

(8 reviews) Review
2nd January 2014

The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out

A heart-warming classic full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson. Otto is a penguin chick, that much he k... MoreThe Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out

(6 reviews) Review
3rd July 2006

The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home

One day, Suzy found a huge basket in a field. She climbed in, settled in the shade under a stool, and was soon fast asle... MoreThe Cat Who Wanted to Go Home

(5 reviews) Review
2nd January 2014

The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up

A heart-warming story about a hen with as much pluck as she has cluck from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of t... MoreThe Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up

(5 reviews) Review
2nd January 2014

The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up

A heart-warming classic children's story from Jill Tomlinson about a Gorilla who's looking to the future. ... MoreThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up

(3 reviews) Review
6th April 2004

The Otter Who Wanted to Know

antics by Jill Tomlinson. Pat is an adorable little sea otter. She likes turning up her toes and floating in the sea, ch... MoreThe Otter Who Wanted to Know

(2 reviews) Review
4th October 2010

Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

'I don't want to be a night bird', Plop told his Mummy. 'Dark is nasty'. Plop is a baby barn owl. He is the same as ever... MoreOwl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

(1 review) Review
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