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In the far frozen North, a polar bear and her cub set out on a long journey: a journey full of surprises, peril and wonder. And through it all, the little cub discovers that, with her mother by her side, she can do anything. A hopeful...
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In the far frozen North, a polar bear and her cub set out on a long journey: a journey full of surprises, peril and wonder. And through it all, the little cub discovers that, with her mother by her side, she can do anything. A hopeful reminder that we can face any challenge with a loved one by our side.
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In the far frozen North, a polar bear and her cub set out on a long journey: a journey full of surprises, peril and wonder. And through it all, the little cub discovers that, with her mother by her side, she can do anything.
A hopeful reminder that we can face any challenge with a loved one by our side.
Always By Your Side invites readers on a sweeping and emotionally powerful journey that explores resilience, determination and the extraordinary bond between parent and child. With atmospheric artwork that captures the deep blues of the ocean to the bright, sparkling hues of the aurora, Jonny Lambert brings the Arctic to life in epic detail.
Perfect for readers who love Iris and Isaac by Catherine Rayner, Rain before Rainbows by Smriti Halls and David Litchfield, and A Dot in the Snow by Corrinne Averiss and Fiona Woodcock. This is a tale to help little ones feel confident and supported in the face of the unknown.
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ISBN: 9781801048675
Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 November 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Little Tiger
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jonny Lambert
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 245.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Jonny grew up knowing he wanted to be an artist of some sort. Encouraged by his grandfather and, later, his art tutor at the Reigate School of Art and Design, Jonny is now an internationally-published author and illustrator, children's book designer and paper engineer. He lives with his family and a menagerie of animals near Horsham, West Sussex.
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