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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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Albert Le Blanc An uplifting and funny

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    A Paperback by Nick Butterworth

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      Publisher Harper Collins
      Imprint HarperCollins
      Published 9/29/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780008549305
      978-0008549305
      ISBN-10 0008549303
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      Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Children & Teen Fiction

      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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