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Very Cranky Bear: Book and Plush Set

By Nick Bland
Series: The Very Cranky Bear
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In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends found a cosy place to play. Moose had marvellous antlers, and Lion, a golden mane. Zebra had fantastic stripes and Sheep... well, Sheep was plain. When four friends encounter a cranky bear,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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When four friends encounter a cranky bear, Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up. But it is plain, boring Sheep who has the answer. Vibrant illustrations and a very fun, engaging story make this perfect for reading aloud.

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In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends found a cosy place to play. Moose had marvellous antlers, and Lion, a golden mane. Zebra had fantastic stripes and Sheep... well, Sheep was plain.

When four friends encounter a cranky bear, Moose, Lion, and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up. But it is plain, boring Sheep who has the answer.

Vibrant illustrations and a very fun, engaging story make this perfect for reading aloud.

The exciting sequel, The Very Itchy Bear, was published in August 2010.

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    In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud. The original hardback The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has become an international bestseller.
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741698145

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 110.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

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