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My Friend Bear

by Jez Alborough   |  Ages 0-5
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My Friend Bear
My Friend Bear

Tender friendship tale between boy and bear.

"My Friend Bear" effortlessly conjures the magic of unexpected friendships in its warm, charming story. It's a great choice if you're in the mood for a heartwarming narrative that celebrates overcoming fears and the joy of finding companionship in the most unlikely places. The eloquent simplicity of Jez Alborough's storytelling makes it a comforting read for both children and adults alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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My Friend Bear

by Jez Alborough   |  Ages 0-5
Save up to 56%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.86  

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ISBN: 9781844284795
Authors: Jez Alborough
Publisher: Walker Childrens Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Emotion, Animals, Family
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 481 readers)

Description

Eddy and the Bear are both feeling sad. 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?
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My Friend Bear
My Friend Bear
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Tender friendship tale between boy and bear.

"My Friend Bear" effortlessly conjures the magic of unexpected friendships in its warm, charming story. It's a great choice if you're in the mood for a heartwarming narrative that celebrates overcoming fears and the joy of finding companionship in the most unlikely places. The eloquent simplicity of Jez Alborough's storytelling makes it a comforting read for both children and adults alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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Goodreads rating: 4.24

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