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The document discusses various adaptations that have been made of P.J. Lynch's 1968 children's book "The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark". These include an abridged illustrated edition, adaptations for stage including a play within a play, and educational adaptations used to teach topics like narrative and light/dark in schools. The book has also influenced artists working in mediums like illustration, 3D art, toys, ceramics and 1970s graphic design styles.

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Adaptation 1

The document discusses various adaptations that have been made of P.J. Lynch's 1968 children's book "The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark". These include an abridged illustrated edition, adaptations for stage including a play within a play, and educational adaptations used to teach topics like narrative and light/dark in schools. The book has also influenced artists working in mediums like illustration, 3D art, toys, ceramics and 1970s graphic design styles.

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Adaptation Project

About the book


The Owl who was afraid of the dark is a 1968 book wri6en to be read to very young children or read by/alongside older children. The story is about a young barn owl called Plop, who is frightened of the dark. The plot is divided into seven chapters, each covering a night during which Plop learns something new about the dark: dark is exciEng, dark is kind, dark is fun, dark is necessary, dark is fascinaEng, dark is wonderful and dark is beauEful. Plop is gradually persuaded that the dark has its advantages.

The original book has line illustraEons by Joanne Cole.

Existing Adaptations
There is an abridged ediEon illustrated by Paul Howard published in 2001. Aimed at under 5s, this version skips some of the descripEve detail, and the parts the editor deemed to be gory:

Adaptations for Stage


Tina Williams adaptaEon is a play within a play, the main character, re-enacEng the Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark with his family and proving there is nothing to be scared of. Designed for children aged 3-7, the Blunderbus adaptaEon is an irresisEble blend of live music, puppetry and storytelling, this beauEful new show introduces an old friend to a new generaEon of theatre- goers. Join Plop, the baby barn owl as he journeys into the night-Eme world of campres, reworks, and moonlit adventures.

Educational Adaptations
The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark is oXen used in schools to teach the NarraEve unit in English Language at key stage 1 (children of 5-7 years old) and the Key Stage 1 Science unit Light and Dark.
The book has been recommended by clinicians for treatment of fear of the dark.

The book has also been adapted into an educaEonal show about the wonders of the night sky for the London Planetarium. This is targeted at Key Stages 1 and 2 (5 to 11 years old).

Artistic Inuences

Teodoru Badiu

Teodoru Badiu is a Romanian illustrator, character designer & 3D artist. His incredible skills with different media like 3D, vector, 2D or mixed, helped him develop a unique graphic style.

Artistic Inuences

Inuences Toys

Inuences Ceramics

70s Style Inuences"

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