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Little Bear and the Silver Star

An Old Bear and Friends Adventure
By Jane Hissey
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It's Christmas Eve, and Old Bear and the other toys are busy putting the finishing touches on the tree. Time is running out before the big day, but something is missing: the shining star that goes on top! The other toys all snuggle down to sleep,... Read More
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Christmas won't be Christmas unless Little Bear can find the silver star! Snuggle up and celebrate the night before Christmas with a magical, festive story from Jane Hissey's award-winning series, Old Bear and Friends.

It's time to find the silver star!

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It's Christmas Eve, and Old Bear and the other toys are busy putting the finishing touches on the tree. Time is running out before the big day, but something is missing: the shining star that goes on top!

The other toys all snuggle down to sleep, but one little bear can't rest until he finds the missing star and makes Christmas extra sparkly for his friends. Join Little Bear as he sets off on a thrilling, night-time adventure, heaving through trap doors, whooshing down chimneys, and soaring through the snow with the help of one very special friend...

Filled with wintry magic and festive joy, this reassuring, timeless Christmas classic is the perfect bedtime read, building up excitement before the special day.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800789647

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jane Hissey
  • Illustrated by Jane Hissey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 152g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Since studying illustration and design at Brighton, Jane has written and illustrated over 20 picture books. Her 'Old bear' series of books won worldwide acclaim and featured in a BAFTA award winning TV series. Jane has three grown up children and lives in Sussex, with her husband Ivan, who is also an illustrator.

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