Molly, Olive and Dexter Who's Afraid of the Dark?

A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive and Dexter - stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner.

Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as night falls, they notice strange shapes in the shadows and hear strange rustlings in their beloved oak tree... And the more they look and listen, the more they wonder and worry... This story explores big emotional themes with gentle humour and gorgeous artwork; delivering all the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in a beautiful package for toddlers! And don't miss the other stories in the series: Molly, Olive and Dexter, Molly, Olive and Dexter: The Guessing Game and Molly, Olive and Dexter: You Can't Catch Me!

About the author

Catherine Rayner, illustrated by Catherine Rayner

Report

Young children too have night-time fears and this fun picture book, with Catherine Rayner's watercolour scenes where the friends' expressions - Molly's in particular - show superbly their growing panic as the tale progresses, is perfect for sharing as a pre bedtime tale.

Molly, Dexter and Olive are endearing characters and their evening episode is ultimately reassuring. Add this book to early years collections and family bookshelves where there are young children.
Jill Bennett Red Reading Hub

Product details

• Authors: Catherine Rayner
• Assisted by: Catherine Rayner (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 06.11.2025
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age
• EAN: 9781529523164
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-2316-4
• Pages: 32
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 7
• Dimensions (packing): 23 x 23 x 0.5 cm
• Subjects: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General, family, Friendship, Picture storybooks, Emotions, Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Childrens Books, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / General, Picture books, Emma Yarlett, bedtime books, Children's books about animals, emotions & feelings, beautiful books, owl babies, books about being scared of the dark, emma dodd, books about foxes, Dragon Post, books about owls, prize winning children's authors:babywear:apparel, books about hares, Kate Greenaway Medal winners, My Pet Goldfish:Harris Finds His Feet