When Baby Owl leaves his nest at night to take a walk in the moonlit woods, he takes his stuffed toy, Owly, along for comfort. Along the way, he is startled by a badger, a bear, and a bat. Each one tells Baby Owl not to be scared but also admonishes him for being out so late. And each time Baby Owl replies that he’s supposed to be out at night—he’s an owl! He also states firmly, “I’m Not Scared.” Despite his attempts to convince himself otherwise, it’s clear from the spritely ink and watercolor paintings that Baby Owl is indeed scared to be out alone at night. When he finally finds his Papa, Baby Owl tells him that he wasn’t a bit scared, although his stuffed toy, Owly, was. Young children with nighttime fears will identify with Baby Owl and find comfort this humorous but reassuring story. (Ages 2–4)

Baby Owl is a fierce, fearless, night-prowling predator…
but everyone seems to think he shouldn’t be out late at night.
But it is NOT past his bedtime! And he is absolutely, positively NOT scared!

Luckily, wise Papa understands… and provides a much-needed reassuring hug.

Now available as a board book, this plucky follow-up to “I’m Not Cute!” is a great way to remind young readers that it’s okay to be a little scared of the dark sometimes.