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My Friend Bear

By Jez Alborough
Series: Eddy and the Bear
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My Friend Bear by Jez Alborough is a delightful children's story about a little bear named Eddy who finds friendship in an unexpected place. Feeling lonely, Eddy encounters a big bear and, through a series of charming and amusing events, they discover that they have more in common than they initially thought. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship and understanding in a way that is both engaging and fun for young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you have a fondness for heartwarming tales about friendship and overcoming loneliness. With charming illustrations and relatable characters, this children's book captivates young readers and teaches the importance of building connections.

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Eddie and the bear are back, but can it be true? Yes! They're inseparable!

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Eddie and the bear are back, but can it be true? Yes! They're inseparable!

Eddy is feeling sad and so is the Bear. They both wish they had a friend to talk to. All they’ve got are their teddies, and teddies can’t talk. Or can they?

A great first look at friendship and feelings from master picture book maker, Jez Alborough.

My Friend Bear is a delightful story about the value of companionship and understanding emotions, perfect for young readers.

Series: Eddy and the Bear

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  • Where's My Teddy?
    For over 25 years, children have read and loved this fabulous shout-out-loud story of a case of mistaken identity among teddy bears! A phenomenal bestseller, Where's My Teddy? tells the tale of Little Eddy who loses his toy teddy bear and has to go looking for him in the dark, horrible woods where he's in for a gigantic surprise!
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  • My Friend Bear
    Eddie and the bear are back, but can it be true? Yes! They're inseparable! Eddy is feeling sad and so is the Bear. They both wish they had a friend to talk to. All they’ve got are their teddies, and teddies can’t talk. Or can they? A great first look at friendship and feelings from master picture book maker, Jez...
    By Jez Alborough
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    Available
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  • Where's My Teddy?
    Celebratory 25th anniversary edition of the much-loved family favourite. A case of mistaken identity among teddy bears – and a phenomenal bestseller! Little Eddy loses his toy bear and has to go looking for him in the dark, horrible woods – where he’s in for a gigantic surprise. Where's My Teddy? has captivated readers with its charming story and delightful...
    By Jez Alborough
    Paperback
    $1899
    Backorder
    Ships mid November

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My Friend Bear by Jez Alborough delights young readers with its engaging rhyming text, which provides a lively and interactive experience. The dialogue invites expressive reading, making it a perfect choice for those who enjoy injecting enthusiasm and varied voices into storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406372472

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jez Alborough

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jez Alborough Series: Eddy and the Bear

About the Author

Jez Alborough is a hugely popular, award-winning author and illustrator of books for children, well known for his stories about Bobo the chimp, star of Hug, Tall and Yes, as well as his tales about Eddy and the Bear, which inspired a BAFTA-winning animated TV series. He lives in Richmond, Surrey. Follow him on twitter @JezAlborough.

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