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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this uplifting story about a bear without a smile, from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper.This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He's from France, so that Al-bear Le Blonk.)When Albert Le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly's toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend's face . . .A delightfully funny story about the importance of friendship and laughter from the creator of the internationally popular stories about Percy the Park Keeper.

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‘A heart-warming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent

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‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail

‘An absolute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone

‘A timeless classic’ Story Kids

Albert Le Blanc An uplifting and funny

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
    Publication Date: 9/29/2022 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780008549305, 978-0008549305
    ISBN10: 0008549303

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this uplifting story about a bear without a smile, from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper.This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He's from France, so that Al-bear Le Blonk.)When Albert Le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly's toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend's face . . .A delightfully funny story about the importance of friendship and laughter from the creator of the internationally popular stories about Percy the Park Keeper.

    Trade Review

    Praise for One Snowy Night:

    ‘A heart-warming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent

    ‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News

    ‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps

    Praise for One Springy Day:

    ‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail

    ‘An absolute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone

    ‘A timeless classic’ Story Kids

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