Read along with Owl Babies

Enjoy Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson's classic picture book with our online, interactive version.

Gather your little ones and enjoy Owl Babies with our online storybook!

This lovely tale focuses on three baby owls who wake up to discover their mother isn't there. Without her, they feel scared and vulnerable.

But then Mum returns, and they feel comfortable and reassured. Owl Babies is a wonderful book to share with babies and young children to help tackle anxieties and fears about temporary separation.

Now you can enjoy it online below - or watch a version with signing. Snuggle up in your own little nest and get started...

Our storybooks and games are free to use, however some older devices aren't able to support them. You can also watch our Storytime playlist on YouTube read by the likes of Ore Oduba, Adam Buxton, Fearne Cotton and many more.

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Owl Babies

Author: Martin Waddell Illustrator: Patrick Benson

This reassuring and stunningly illustrated book tackles the subject of temporary separation - a situation which all children are likely to experience, be it Mum going to work or first day at Nursery.

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