Good Bear

A story of friendship to treasure this Christmas . . .From the bestselling author of A DOG CALLED HOMELESS,this is the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John and Sara Pennypackers PAX. It's the Christmas holidays and Thea is looking forward to spending them with her father. She can tell him all about her plans to become a writer, and maybe he'll buy her the typewriter she's been dreaming of. But when Thea arrives in snowy Norway, everything feels . . . wrong. Her father is as distant as ever and now she has to share him with his new family: his girlfriend Inge and her children. Then Thea makes a surprising discovery. Deep in the snowy woods by the house, is a bear. He's scared and hungry and he desperately needs Thea's help. When the town hears about a bear living in the woods, Bear's life is in even greater danger. Thea needs to show everyone that he's not dangerous he's a good bear if she's to save him.A gorgeous Christmas story for readers aged 9+ that will warm your heart and take you on an adventure you will never forget. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Fiona Woodcock, the artist behind Abi Elphinstones The Snow Dragon. A big, beautiful hug of a book and the perfect winter companionPhil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls A heart-warming story Abi Elphinstone, author ofThe Unmapped Chroniclesseries Beautiful, wise and tender Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark CallerWhen she meets a bear in the woods, it leads to a transformative friendship that will help to mend the family's divisionsThe Telegraphs best new children's books to buy for Christmas 2021 Author Sarah Lean and illustrator Fiona Woodcock build a beautiful, wintery world for this story about family and friendshipThe Scotsman Sarah Lean's beautifully written story about a lonely girl and a brown bear is a modern fairytaleBooktrust Beautifully written with lovely illustrations, this heart-warming animal story is a real delight - perfect for cosy winter readingThe Week JuniorReaders love The Good Bear: A story which reminds us that Christmas is about family and togetherness Amazon reviewer This was a heart warming and adventurous story that kept me turning the pages to see what happened nextAmazon reviewer A lovely book to cuddle up and shareAmazon reviewer Such a beautiful and heartwarming story. I didnt want it to endAmazon reviewer