Molly, Olive and Dexter

Who's Afraid of the Dark?

Catherine Rayner, Catherine Rayner

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Walker Books
01 November 2025

Children's & Educational; Picture storybooks; Animal stories (Children's&YA)

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!

By: Catherine Rayner
Illustrated by: Catherine Rayner
Imprint: Walker Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 228mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9781529523164
ISBN 10: 1529523168
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 November 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Catherine Rayner studied Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. As well as producing beautiful picture-books, including the Molly, Olive and Dexter series and My Pet Goldfish for Walker, Catherine exhibits her art in galleries all over the world and has created her own range of babywear (which inspired the characters for this story!). Follow her on Facebook and on Instagram, @catherine.rayner, or visit her website: www.catherinerayner.co.uk

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

The animals glow in the illustrations, drawing readers into their magical world while reminding them that facing fears with good friends makes everything better. * School Library Journal (starred review) * The lovely cadences of Rayner’s text neatly amplify the trio’s anxieties with alliterative flair. . . . The author/illustrator deftly traverses the line between the deliciously scary and the reassuringly cozy. . . .Chills and thrills, presented in a soothingly sweet package. * Kirkus Reviews *