I was eight years old. I read the paperback edition of this book every night, cover to cover. The story of the effervescent Plop and the conquering of his fear of the dark is as enduring now as it was when it was first published over 30 years ago.

This version is abridged and illustrated from the one that saw me safely to dreamland as a child. No matter. The spirit is preserved and the illustrations are wonderful. Great for any kid with any phobia. A magical book.

I am now 13 years old, and I still listen to this classic tape when I have nightmares at night. When I was little I used to listen to it every single night. I listened to it so much that I almost broke it. If you are a parent looking for a good childhood book for your child I highly recommend it, from firsthand experience of being a child. Thanks

This classic book has a new version, just out, published by Mammoth. A shortened text and excellent picture book illustrations makes this a great young childrens book, for the newest generation for whom Plop is a national hero. (ISBN 0-7497-4178-3)

I read this book many years ago and I still remember how good it felt to see reflected in this penguin that's the narrator, what was happening to me in my life at the time. The book is about a penguin chick from its very first days of life in Antarctica and follows him through the tipical issues of growing up being the first chick of the group. The penguin has to figure out the world around him and his "dad" explains many of these issues in a very clear languange. I think this is a great book to give to a kid ages 5 to 12 that they will find interesting and will help them sort some things about their lives on their own losing some fears in the meantime.

I remember really enjoying this tale of a young ardvark when I was little. I don't remember the details of the plot but I remember being glad that the young ardvark finally reached his goal.