Children’s / Teenage general interest: Bears
Tommy Nelson Just in Case You Ever Wonder
Book SynopsisTwenty-five years and 1.7 million copies after it first touched children’s lives, Just in Case You Ever Wonder by Max Lucado now includes Eve Tharlet’s breathtaking artwork in this stunning board book to remind a whole new generation that they are loved no matter what.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See
Book SynopsisA classic picture book by Eric Carle and Bill Martin, Jr - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric''s colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language. The book has been printed in a sturdy board book edition - perfect for little hands!Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children. Eric lives in Massachusetts.Don''t miss all the other The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books:The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Eric Carle''s Very Special Baby Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear?; The Very busy Spider; The Very Quiet Cricket; The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse; 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo; Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you See?; The VTrade ReviewCarle's books all have an educational element – they teach about animals, numbers, colours and nature – but a big part of their appeal is that they are not didactic or laboured, but light and entertaining. There's warmth and humour there too * Junior *Carle's richly hued, collage-like art and gentle text will be comfortingly familiar to his numerous young devotees * Publishers Weekly *Eric Carle . . . has an unfailing magic. His gentle, glowing collages are satisfying for parent and child * The Times *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Paddingtons London Story Treasury
Book SynopsisPaddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. Now four of the best-loved classic London picture books are brought together in one volume.Paddington is now a major movie star!Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around.This fun-filled treasury brings together four of Paddington hilarious London-based picture-book adventures.Paddington at the ZooPaddington at the PalacePaddington and the Marmalade MazePaddngton and the Grand TourTrade Review'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh Goodnight Pooh A bedtime
Book SynopsisChristopher Robin outside in the wood,Sweetly the sun sets, just as it should.Peep through, Winnie-the-Pooh! What do you see inside?Winnie-the-Pooh is getting ready for bed, in this delightful rhyming story with peep-through holes to play peepo!Join Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood in a cosy bedtime story. Young Winnie-the-Pooh fans will love this bright and colourful storybook with sturdy board pages that''s ideal for reading and sharing together.Milne's classic children's stories featuring Piglet, Owl, Rabbit, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child's imagination like no other story before or since.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Trade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Bear Who Went Boo
Book SynopsisFrom Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 and up.At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to goBOO!But this little bear cub doesn't always know when to stopPresenting a mischievous new picture book packed with snow and surprises, from two standout talents!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue PRAISE FOR WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telgraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd thatsnotmybear
Book SynopsisA delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text, featuring bright, colourful illustrations with textures to touch and feel on every page. Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills.Trade ReviewOne of our favourite "that's not my" book. My daughter loves the different types of bears that vary through the book and knows where to feel the differing textures throughout. * Toppsta Reader Review *
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh A Tree for Christmas
Book SynopsisFestive Story Inspired By Milne's Classic Stories About The Nation's Favourite BearA pocket-sized, beautifully illustrated warming winter tale for fans of Winnie-the-Pooh, the Best Bear in All The World.It wouldn't be Christmas without a Christmas tree but when Pooh and Piglet set off to find the perfect tree in the Hundred Acre Wood they soon run into difficulties. But perhaps with the help of their friends Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger and Owl, they'll be able to make this a Christmas to remember.Milne's classic children's stories featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child's imagination like no other story before or since.The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for 95 years.Look out for more Winnie-the-Pooh stories:A Song for Christmas ISBN 9781405297486Pudding for Christmas ISBN 9781405294621A Tree for Christmas ISBN 9781405286633The LonTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine
£6.23
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Big Dreaming
Book SynopsisA GUARDIAN BEST CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR**''A picture book of sublime warmth and comfort'' - Guardian****''Gorgeous'' - Observer****''A simply beautiful book for young children'' - The i Newspaper**The Cold is coming, and it's time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep: for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep?And so, Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness; dreams of homecoming; and dreams of hope.But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming? A resonant and uplifting tale from a master storyteller, The Big Dreaming is a classic in the making, filled with luminous illustrations by award-winning Trade ReviewA simply beautiful book for young children * The i Newspaper *Daniel Egnéus’s atmospheric woodland illustrations are the ideal accompaniment to Michael Rosen’s gorgeous, lyrical text * The Observer *Be ready to share a dream with the little one who asks you to read this * Kirkus US *Egnéus’s loose watercolors are gorgeous and will make readers feel as if they are in a forest ... A solid purchase for any preschool collection * School Library Journal *This contemplative and comforting picture book is about hibernation but also dreams and hope * Bookseller *Rosen’s words and Egnéus’ lovely pictures combine to create a soothing tale that will be welcomed in autumn or at bedtime in any season of the year * Booklist *Egnéus’s light-dappled illustrations pair seamlessly with Rosen’s simple, moving text to create a picture book of sublime warmth and comfort * Guardian, Best Children's Books of the YEar *
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd Where's Mrs Panda?
Book SynopsisThe original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Mrs Panda?, you're on the look out for Mr Elephant, Mrs Yak, Mr Leopard and Mrs Panda herself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones. BookTrust
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear: My First Sticker Book: Christmas Time
Book SynopsisA brand-new first sticker book for toddlers and preschoolers!This festive sticker book has over 40 BIG stickers and features charming artwork from Benji Davies, the illustrator of The Storm Whale.Join Bizzy Bear as he has lots of adventures this Christmas, playing in the snow, visiting Santa and delivery presents to children all around the world.Every page includes a panel with objects to spot in the picture and stickers to complete the Christmas scene.There are three Bizzy Bear sticker books to collect: Christmas Time, Things That Go and Animals.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Rainbow Bear
Book SynopsisThe polar bear is bored of his white environment and his hard life. But when his wish is granted, he realises to his cost that his arctic camouflage no longer works and he needs the advice of others to escape his prism...A moving tale of hopes and dreams from an award-winning picture book team.Trade Review'...a fable about the folly of trying to become something that you naturally are not. It is a multicoloured metamorphosis, gracefully told and elegantly concluded...'The Observer'...a beautifully told, lyrical work with sumptuous illustrations'The Bookseller
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear: My First Sticker Book Animals
Book SynopsisA brand-new sticker book for Bizzy Bear fans, featuring 40 BIG stickers!This big sticker activity book is full of bold illustrations from Benji Davies, the author and illustrator of The Storm Whale.Join Bizzy Bear as he makes lots of animal friends, and use your stickers to complete the scenes, from diving under the sea to watching out for sharp crocodile teeth at the zoo!Every page includes a panel with objects to look for in the big scene. With so much to see and do, this first sticker book is perfect for busy toddlers and preschoolers.
£5.99
Scholastic Shhh Quiet PB
Book SynopsisQuiet little Fox has a problem: all her friends are so noisy, shecan never make herself heard. But being quiet can be handy. Fox spots all the small things thather noisy friends miss: like the claw marks and paw marks of a greatbig scary bear! Fox has to warn her friends about the danger- but can she find the courage to shout loudly enough?
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group The Magic Feather
Book SynopsisLittle Bear has a secret - deep inside, he feels nothing like a real bear. An empowering story about finding your own special spark, woven with magic and wonder by Sandra Dieckmann, the creator of Leaf and Waiting for Wolf.Little Bear knows that soon the time will come for him to choose his special bear name - but how will he know what it should be, when he has no idea what makes him special?One night the wondrous firebird swoops down and places a magic feather in Little Bear''s paw. Could this enchanted feather help him discover who he truly is . . . or was the answer inside him all along?A beautiful and empowering story about finding your own special spark, from much-loved picture book star Sandra Dieckmann.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Paddington at St Pauls A brilliantly funny story
Book SynopsisA funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru now a major movie star!For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world.When Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a special outing to St Paul's Cathedral, there is one surprise after another. But the biggest of all comes when Paddington is mistaken for a choir bear and suddenly finds himself joining the choir for a most unusual rehearsal!Trade Review“Lots of laughs and gorgeous drawings. Lovely.” 5 stars. The Sun Praise for Paddington’s Finest Hour: “…a delight throughout…” Financial Times Praise for Love From Paddington: “…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times “…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express Praise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller
£7.89
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Where’s the Panda?: A Cute and Cuddly Search and
Book SynopsisFrom the peaks of the Himalayas to the beaches of New Zealand and the bustling streets of Cuba, take an action-packed adventure around the world with a family of globetrotting pandas.Where's the Panda? is a new search and find book in the bestselling series, which has sold over 2.2 million copies. Spot the pandas as they party at a medieval festival in France and hide among tulips in Amsterdam, search for them in downtown Shanghai and find them among the crowds stargazing in the Atacama Desert. There are 17 intricately illustrated scenes to search and seven fluffy pandas to spot in every location.Also available in the Where's the... ? series:9781782439073 Where’s the Unicorn? – over 700,000 copies sold9781782439950 Where’s the Unicorn, Now? – over 200,000 copies sold9781780555904 Where’s the Elf? – over 150,000 copies sold9781789290677 Where’s the Sloth? – over 115,000 copies soldPublishing in 2024:9781789295054 Where's the Baby Unicorn?
£7.59
Creative Company,US I Am Polar Bear
Book SynopsisThe polar bear is known by many names in different languages—White Bear, Ice Bear, Sea Bear. It is Sailor of the Icebergs, Whale''s Curse, Seal''s Dread. It is the animal deserving of great respect, the Ever-wandering One, the Master of Helping Spirits, Grandfather, or God''s Dog. Whatever its name, what is certain is that this majestic, Arctic animal is threatened by extinction and in need of human protection before it disappears from our world forever.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh Piglet Meets A Heffalump
Book SynopsisOh, dear, oh, dear, oh, dear! said Piglet to himself. And he wanted to run away. But somehow, having got so near, he felt that he must just see what a Heffalump was like.Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Piglet Meets a Heffalump With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It's A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range.Pooh and Piglet decide to catch a Heffalump together, but when Piglet meets one in the middle of the night, he realises that catching Heffalumps is much easier with two. This beautiful little storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in A.A.Milne''s Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up.This book is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations, which are shown in full, glorious colour. They are truly iconic and contributed to him being known as the man who drew Pooh'.Look out for all the titles in the collection:Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong BeesWinnTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent ‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A.Milne was named #1 in a list of the 20 Greatest Mental Health Books, Happiful magazine Steve Hogarty said about Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems: ‘Lovingly illustrated by E.H.Shepard, the stories of Pooh and his pals are sure to delight little readers and even younger listeners, as they did me.’, The Independent
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Bear in the Stars
Book Synopsis''There was once a bear, a great, white bear - Queen of Beasts. But over the years the ice disappeared, slipping away like sand through an hourglass. Slowly, slowly, one by one, the other animals moved on.''The great bear has no choice but to leave her snowy realm to search for food, friends and a new home. She soon discovers a world that is growing hotter whilst hearts grow colder - until one small act of kindness changes everything.The Bear in the Stars is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of kindness.A beautiful and inspirational tale of hope and change, perfect for younger readers.
£7.99
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated World of Eric Carle: Forest Friends Sound Book
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£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Bears in the Night
Book SynopsisThis classic children's book is perfect for young and reluctant readers, thanks to its clever repetition and use of only 24 words!Out of Bed, To the Window, Through the Woods Whoooo!It's scares for little bears in this classic children's book for beginning and reluctant readers! Lots of repetition makes for easy learning, and the spooky but safe theme is a big hit with young ones.Beginner Books are designed to encourage even non-reading' children to read. Some Beginner Books are simple stories, others are hilarious nonsense: both types have been designed to give children confidence and make them want to go on reading. Perfect for both boys and girls of ages 3 and up.
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Thats not my panda
Book SynopsisA touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little, white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.Trade Review"Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills" - Sheffield City Council; "The brilliantly simple concept is a winner with very young children, trusted by parents and still one of the best baby series on the market" - The Bookseller; "A valuable and enjoyable learning tool." - Junior Parenting Magazine; "This range of books is perfect to share with wriggly toddlers. They're bright, bold, interactive and not too long. The latest addition features lots of foxes for little fingers to touch and sure to be another best-seller." - The Sun; "A fantastic range of indestructible chunky board books designed to appeal to inquisitive little fingers" - Mel Harris of Waterstone's
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Paddington at the Circus
Book SynopsisA hilarious story of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington now a major movie star!The circus has come to town, and Paddington and the Browns have front row seats! But Paddington becomes anxious when he looks up and sees a man dangling from a rope by his ankles. Always ready to lend a paw, he rushes off to save the trapeze artist and as a result the circus is turned upside down! Paddington, however, comes out on top as the star of the show.For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world.Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group The Bear Stylist
Book SynopsisA range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations. Ludo comes from a long line of famous bear stylists. He loves giving his customers sensible haircuts, whether it’s a tidy trim or a perfect perm. Until Leonardo arrives in town. Soon Ludo’s clients are having their feathers flapped and their curls combed by him instead. But only one bear can be named Bear Stylist Supreme… A charming celebration of creativity and teamwork.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Spectacular City
Book Synopsis"I've got you, and you've got me - so we'll be all right . . ."One day, adventurous Mouse determines to set off to the bright lights of the spectacular city, accompanied by his friend Bear. But the city is full of distractions and dangers, and Mouse might need his steadfast friend more than he realises . . .A follow-up to The Marvellous Moon Map, this is Teresa and David's second lyrical and atmospheric tale of Mouse, Bear, and their touching friendship.
£6.99
Priddy Books A Day In The Life Bears: What do Polar Bears,
Book SynopsisSet over a 24-hour period, meet black bears, grizzlies and cute polar bear cubs in this kids’ nonfiction book by expert Don Hardeman Jr. Journey into forests around the world to follow the lives of these furry creatures as they play, hunt and fight their way through their day. Biologist and black bear expert Don Hardeman Jr. tells the story of the world’s most amazing bears in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations of topics such as hibernation that are perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: • Grizzlies plucking salmon out of the air as they attempt to swim upstream • The dramatic battle between a sloth bear and a tiger • A sun bear using its gigantic tongue to get honey from a beehive Beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Mills and packed with animal facts, Bears (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the roles these incredible mammals play in ecosystems across the globe and why it’s important we protect them.Trade ReviewPraise for A Day in the Life series:"From action scenes to tidbits of intriguing information to paragraphs of explanation, the text has plenty to offer animal lovers. Varied in layout, these fully illustrated books feature vibrant, stylized artwork with distinctive palettes. An attractive series for kids intrigued by animals in the wild." * Booklist *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK 100 Birds
Book SynopsisA brilliant new story in the award-winning 100 Dogs series, perfect for fans of The Wonky Donkey!This hilarious picture book is a rip-roaring read-aloud guide to 100 different feathered friends. Full of endless funny details, silly scenarios, and a rare bird to spot, this is a book to read again and again. Hoot bird, fruit bird, whistles like a flute bird, walk bird, squawk bird, no need to shout!Toddle bird, waddle bird, isn''t that a model bird? Curly bird, early bird, WORMS WATCH OUT!Barking mad about dogs as well as birds? Check out 100 Dogs - Winner of the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Awards for Best Picture Book and Children''s Book of the Year!Also by Michael Whaite:100 Dogs100 CatsDiggersaursDiggersaurs ExploreDiggersaurs: Mission to Mars
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh The Christopher Robin Collection
Book SynopsisLet''s celebrate Christopher Robin!Christopher Robin lives behind a green door in the Hundred Acre Wood. He likes catching Woozles, leading expeditions and throwing parties with Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore and, of course, his very best friend, Winnie-the-Pooh.This charming collection of stories and poems features the wonderful adventures that Christopher Robin has with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.The stories are selected from A.A.Milne''s Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six. These extraordinary tales of a Boy and his Bear, are accompanied by E.H.Shepard''s beautiful, timeless and iconic decorations.This collection of favourite stories and poems is the perfect present for fans of the Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin and friends, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child''s imagination.Also available: Winnie-the-Pooh The Goodnight Collection perfect tales and poetry to share at bedtime.DTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist, 2017 ‘… a masterpiece in children’s literature … reflects the power of a child’s imagination like no other.’, The Independent ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent ‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A.Milne was named #1 in a list of the 20 Greatest Mental Health Books, Happiful magazine Steve Hogarty said about Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems: ‘Lovingly illustrated by E.H.Shepard, the stories of Pooh and his pals are sure to delight little readers and even younger listeners, as they did me.’, The Independent
£11.69
Little Tiger Press Group The Lost Bear Cub
Book SynopsisLucy is so excited to spend the summer holidays with her cousins in Canada, but when they tell her to watch out for wild bears in the forest, her excitement turns to fear. One day, she stumbles upon a bear cub on its own. At first she’s scared, before realizing that the poor creature is lost. Can Lucy help the cub find its mother without also putting herself in danger? A heartwarming story about family and the beauty of nature from best-selling author Holly Webb.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Grrrrr
Book SynopsisCome join Fred the Bear on a stunningly illustrated journey to be crowned the best bear in the wood and, just maybe, learn that there might be more to life than training from the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!Each year, for as long as the forest has stood,A contest is held for the bears of the woodAnd Fred is the champion. He's just that good.Fred is the Best Bear in the Wood and he's got the medals to prove it. Being the best takes a lot of hard work, and time on your own, but Fred doesn't mind.Until a new bear moves to town, and Fred's champion GRRRRR goes missing How will he ever win now? Or will Fred instead learn that some things are more important than winning?A captivating and witty picture book from the incredible Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob, as seen on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, CBeebies and TV news everywhere, and the Waterstones Book Prize-winning Blown Trade ReviewPraise for GRRRRR!: ‘Vibrant colours and characters plus rhyming text make it a delight to read aloud.’ Huffington Post ‘Joyful and uplifting. Superb.’ Daily Mail ‘Totally grrrrreat in every respect.’ The Bookbag ‘The rhyme is so skillful and pacey it could give the Gruffalo a run for its money.’ Children’s Books Ireland Praise for Blown Away: ‘Best children’s book of the year.’ Observer ‘[A] gem of a book … Beautifully illustrated and wittily written.’ Standard ‘This book is capital B Brilliant.’ The Bookbag ‘Told in captivating rhyme, with plenty of jokes sprinkled through the text and illustrations, Biddulph’s tale is a travelling adventure.’ Time Out
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh A Song for Christmas
Book SynopsisA Perfect Festive Gift for Young Fans of Milne's Classic StoriesIn this gentle tale perfect for wintery days, as the snow falls pitter patter down on the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends join together to sing their very own song for Christmas.In the story, Pooh and Piglet wrap up warm and struggle through the snow to share the song with their friends. By the time they reach Christopher Robin, who''s ready and waiting with a lovely selection of festive treats to eat, the combination of their different singing voices and an interesting selection of percussion instruments enables them to perform the perfect Song for Christmas!This heart-warming story with beautiful illustrations full of festive touches will have readers thinking about their own Christmas traditions.Its shiny foil cover makes it a great present at Christmas.It''s a lovely story to share with children of all ages in the cold winter months.Look out for more Winnie-the-Pooh stories:A Present from Pooh 97807Trade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist, 2017
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Otto the Book Bear
Book SynopsisOtto is a Book Bear and nothing makes him happier than when people read his book. But he also has a very special secret - when no one is looking he can come to life and explore the house. But one day something terrible happens: Otto's book is left behind when the family moves away, and now there is no one to read Otto! Otto must set off on his biggest adventure yet - to find a new home. But where is the best place for a Book Bear to live?Trade ReviewWith colourful, bold-line illustrations, this is a charming story for age three and up -- Mary Arrigan * Irish Examiner *The thickly inked illustrations surrounded by lots of white space have an uncluttered, simple look that is appropriate for young readers . . . A sweet tale -- Martha Simpson * School Library Journal *Cleminson, selected as one of Booktrust's Best New Illustrators for her lovely, inky line, subtle sense of colour and child-friendly playfulness, has produced an ideal story for communicating the magic of reading -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *Katie captured the judges' imagination with her dreamy illustrations * Guardian *There's something genially old-fashioned about it all. Otto endures hardship and adventure (including the brush-off he receives from a pair of alley cats) as he flees his old existence and finds new sources of companionship. In this case, the animal adrift ends up with fellow story characters as well as with human readers, who, as they will in real life too, want to keep Otto around -- Pamela Paul * The New York Times *
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Floris Books The Island and the Bear
Book Synopsis"Anything can happen anywhere. Anywhere was an island. Anything was a bear."One windy morning on a wild and quiet Hebridean island, a bear appeared where there should not have been a bear.The gentle giant played happily in streams, danced in the wind, and would not harm a living thing. But even friendly bears don't belong on Scottish islands. Will he ever find his way home?This touching tale, recounted in Louise Greig's gentle verse, and brought to life by Vanya Nastanlieva's enchanting illustrations, is inspired by a true story that has since become legend in the Scottish Hebrides.Trade Review'Greig weaves magic in every line she writes.'-- The Herald'A truly delightful book, one to share with anyone who will appreciate the sparse but beautiful use of language, combined with dramatic but heartfelt illustrations.'-- Books for Keeps'With Louise Greig's gently rhyming text and Vanya Nastanlieva's wonderfully evocative hand-drawn illustrations, this is one of those children's books that is a joy to read to little bears.'-- The Press & Journal'The story has a rather ethereal feeling about it, like a folk tale though based on a true story from the Scottish Hebrides. The soft, beautiful illustrations create a lovely tale.'-- Youth Services Book Review'The Island and the Bear' is a true animal fable that has a message of overcoming fear with love at its core. It is a great gift from an area celebrated for its isolated, wild, sea-framed beauty, poetry, and music.'-- Midwest Book Review'It features lovely illustrations by Vanya Nastanlieva, which aptly capture the moods and shapes of the Hebridean coastline.'-- West Coast Review'... flashes of lilting language and perceptive phrasing lift the text... The universal themes of the story are easy for young readers to relate to and celebrating 'bear-ness' never loses its appeal! Vanya Nastanlieva's illustrations use muted, earthy colours -- browns, greys, greens and blues -- and plenty of space, evoking the sense of quiet and expansiveness of the Hebridean landscape... A special, soulful book.'-- Armadillo'The story is very nicely written with rhyming verse and a rhythm to read aloud. The illustrations also add to the atmosphere.'-- Barefoot on the Croft'Tender and lyrical... adults will just adore snuggling up to share this wonderful book with the children in their lives. I would highly recommend buying it.'-- Catherine Ward, Waterstones customer
£6.99
Independently Published The fact about Pandas: with lots of Panda facts
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£8.65
Anness Publishing Stories for Little Ones
Book SynopsisThis bright collection of stories is simply bursting with playful puppies, bouncing bunnies and cuddly teddy bears, each with a very special tale to tell
£6.23
Usborne Publishing Ltd North Child
Book SynopsisEdith Pattou has been writing since the age of seven. She is the author of two highly acclaimed fantasy novels in the US, Hero's Song, an International Reading Association Young Adult's Choice, and Fire Arrow, a Booklist Top Ten Fantasy Novel. While writing North Child, which is based on the Norwegian fairy tale East of the Sun and West of the Moon, Edith became an expert in mapmaking, seamanship, Scandinavian languages, Norse mythology and the Arctic, journeying by ship through the fjords of Norway.Trade ReviewA captivating, epic tale of a quest and a girl who must discover the truth about herself. * S Magazine *This richly imagined story is perfect for whiling away wintry afternoons. * The Guardian *An unforgettable, glittering, epic fairytale. * Sophie Anderson, author of The Girl Who Speaks Bear *An absolute stunner... Perfection. * Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club *This is epic stuff. * The Guardian *
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Penguin Parcel
Book SynopsisFrom rising star Victoria Cassanell, Penguin Parcel is a sparkling Arctic adventure about friendship, empathy, and a very long journey.When Polar Bear spots a Penguin Coupon in the newspaper, he wastes no time in ordering his very own pet. He's thrilled with his new friend, but Penguin doesn't seem quite as pleased (though it's hard to tell – he's not very chatty). As time goes on, Penguin becomes more and more despondent, and Polar Bear knows he has to do something to fix it. And that something involves a very long journey. . . A warm-hearted, funny and breathtakingly beautiful book about kindness and learning to think about others.
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Bedtime for Baby Bears
Book SynopsisLift the soft blankets in this irresistible novelty book to find four cheeky bear cubs who aren't quite ready for bed! Each page has a big soft flap to lift with a charming surprise underneath it, as the reader helps to tuck in the mischievous little baby bears. With adorable illustrations full of gentle humour, this is a perfect blend of giggles and snuggles at bedtime.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Interview with a Panda: And Other Endangered
Book SynopsisIf you could talk to animals, what would you ask?Get familiar with 10 endangered animals as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell... and its own attitude!In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour!Features 'interviews' with a giant panda, green turtle, black rhino, flying fox, Sumatran elephant, Cuban crocodile, tiger chameleon, kakapo and Western Nimba toad. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species.Look out for other titles in the series: Interview with a Tiger, Interview with a Shark, Interview with a Kangaroo!Table of ContentsGiant panda • Sumatran elephant • green turtle • black rhino • Cuban crocodile • flying fox • tiger chameleon • kakapo • Western Nimba toad.
£9.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Dont Tickle the Bear
Book SynopsisSam Taplin (Author) Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Cubs
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Find out the different ways cubs can have fun in this photographic non-fiction book.Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£7.66
Oxford University Press Get Off Bear
Book SynopsisBear really wants to play on his sledge, but he''s stuck. Will a push and a pull from his friends get him moving? It''s impossible to resist this hilarious first introduction to the science concept of forces.With engaging artwork and a very funny story, children won''t even realize that they''re learning something while they laugh along with the animal friends!Features fun activities at the back to explore the topics further.Trade Review"With engaging artwork and a very funny story, children won't even realise they're learning a new concept. " * BookTrust *"A delightful early reader that explores the scientific concept of force in a fun and enjoyable way. Parents of early readers will also love the handy tips, vocabulary lists and activities to encourage independent reading." * The Irish Examiner *"Tony Neal's illustrations are bursting with humour." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Brave Dave
Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance comes a life-affirming new story about a little bear who learns what it really means to find your inner brave and have the confidence to be yourself . . .Dave, the grizzly bear, is in awe of his big brother Clarence - he''s big, brave and strong, all the things that Dave thinks a grizzly bear should be. How Dave wishes he could be more like Clarence until, one day, Dave discovers that bravery comes in different guises and that this grizzly bear doesn''t need to be more Clarence, he needs to be more Dave!A celebration of individuality, self-acceptance and having the courage to standout - the perfect book for encouraging all little ones to take pride in being themselves and showing them that they don''t have to be like anyone else, not even their older brothers or sisters.Giraffes Can''t Dance is a beloved favourite that has found its way into the hearts, a
£6.99
Templar Publishing Bear's Story
Book SynopsisWhen Bear's favourite Big Book of Stories falls apart, he is determined to write some stories of his own. He ventures into the forest for inspiration, but writing is harder than he thinks - and he soon discovers that he needs a lot of help from his friends. A delightful book about stories and friendship, featuring a lovable brown bear.Trade ReviewBear loves reading his storybook but it becomes so worn that the pages come loose and fly away, leaving him nothing to read. So, he sits down to write a story himself. Unable to think of an idea. he goes out for inspiration, for a back-scratch. a swim, and to climb a tree. Nothing works but he meets and helps some of his forest friends. Later back home he remember them and creates a simple adventure story. An extra leaf unfolds to present Bear's story which he reads to his friends. They love it, especially the bits where they feature, and decide to go off together and have some more adventures so that Bear can write more stories for them all. Soft watercolour pictures bring this book to life by illustrating each aspect of the story faithfully. There is variety in the page design, with some full page spreads and small cameos where appropriate. The font is traditional and quite small but always clear and readable. This would make an excellent read-aloud for young children and is just the right length and mood for a bedtime story. * Carousel *
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Luna
Book SynopsisHannah knows there is something special about the wooden bear cub puppet from the moment she buys it at a Christmas market. So when the puppet gets broken, she cries herself to sleep. Woken by a growling noise, she finds herself in a stable wearing strange old-fashioned clothes. Then she comes face to face with a real-life bear cub! The cub has been locked in ready to be put on show at the local market. Can Hannah return the bear to the wild and find a way back to her own time? A heart-warming and magical time-slip adventure from best-selling author Holly Webb. For fans of Michael Morpurgo and THE SNOW FOAL, this is the perfect book to curl up with and enjoy this winter.
£6.99
Andersen Press Ltd A Bear’s Guide to Beekeeping
Book SynopsisAre you a bear considering keeping your very own bees? Can't get enough of delicious honey? Then this is the book for you! With invaluable tips such as how to make a tiny crown for your queen bee, you can become a master beekeeper in no time! Learn how to care for your new buzzy friends in easy-to-follow steps - but don't forget to absolutely never hug the bees. A spoof beekeeping manual for bears from debut author Pip Cornell and rising star Alex G Griffiths.Trade Review"Attractive, colourful artwork depicting Bear’s mishaps is full of witty detail and provides an alternative visual narrative which contrasts with the text. The comical characters are full of personality" * BookTrust *"A deliciously funny spoof guide" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading *
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear: My First Sticker Book Things That Go
Book SynopsisA brand-new sticker book for fans who love Bizzy Bear AND vehicles, featuring 40 BIG stickers!This big sticker activity book is full of bold illustrations from Benji Davies, the author and illustrator of The Storm Whale.Join Bizzy Bear as he hops on board a train, drives a tractor round the farm, captain's a ship and drives a racing car. Use your stickers to complete the scenes, and help Bizzy Bear rescue people from a fire and zoom into space in his rocket!Every page includes a panel with objects to look for in the big scene. With so much to see and do, this first sticker book is perfect for busy toddlers and preschoolers who love things that go.
£5.99
Chronicle Books Little Polar Bear Finger Puppet Book
Book SynopsisWith a plush polar bear finger puppet permanently attached and peek-a-boo holes in pages, this board book is suitable for parents and children to play and read together.
£999.99
