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FORMAT: Paperback / softbackISBN: 9781916205499
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PAGES: 32
PUBLICATION DATE: April 3, 2023
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Grizzly Ben
By (author) Alan Dapre; Illustrated by Alex Ayliffe
Ben loves grizzly bears so much that he wants a real one for his birthday.Instead, he gets a toy cuddly bear. Making the best of the situation, Ben triesto teach Cuddly Bear how to eat honey, fish and climb a tree like a grizzlybear.However, Cuddly Bear is soon covered in honey, soggy and stuck in a tree!Every time the toy bear cannot do something, Ben gets more and moregrizzly. So completely grizzly that he grows furry ears, a shiny black nose,paws, a furry coat, claws and a round tail.Ben becomes a grizzly bear.What will it take for Grizzly Ben to become Ben again?We are thrilled to publish the first picture book from best-selling, awardwinningillustrator Alex Ayliffe and successful screen, radio writer and authorAlan Dapre.This gorgeously quirky tale of a grumpy and grizzly little boy will capture yourheart, with Alex’s illustrations, which are full of energy and vitality, taking thereader on a familiar journey from tantrums to tucked up in bed.A story with relatable themes of companionship, friendship, feelings, emotionsand love.Perfect for your grizzly little bears.
Alan Dapre
Alan Dapre is the author of 60 books for children. His playshave been broadcast on BBC Radio & published for school use.A former deputy headteacher and TV scriptwriter, Alan nowwrites stories for young readers.He regularly appears at book festivals, libraries and schools.Alan delivers lively, wordplay-packed, interactive events basedon his books or childhood experiences in care.Alan is also the author of the Porridge the Tartan Cat series ofbooks published by Kelpies, an imprint of Scottish indiepublisher Floris Books.