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Not-so-brave Howie by Karen Mowbray is a captivating tale about courage and unexpected challenges. Howie is a brave, fearless bear—nothing scares him! But when he trips on a log and needs a plaster, things take an unexpected turn. Days later, when it’s time to remove the...
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A bear discovers you can’t always be brave when it comes time to remove a plaster.
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Not-so-brave Howie by Karen Mowbray is a captivating tale about courage and unexpected challenges.
Howie is a brave, fearless bear—nothing scares him! But when he trips on a log and needs a plaster, things take an unexpected turn. Days later, when it’s time to remove the plaster, Howie discovers a shocking problem: it’s not just the plaster that comes off—it’s his fur, too!
Can Howie remain brave, or will this challenge be too much for him? This is a fun and engaging story that every adventurous child will relate to.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760362577
Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Illustration: full colour interior
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Antonio Ordonez
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 261.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 390g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Karen Mowbray is a New Zealand based primary school teacher, writer, and author. Karen draws inspiration for her work from the antics and stories of her own three children, and the experiences of the many students she has taught in her 20+ years in education.
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